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Trial delayed in baby’s death

Wednesday, May 8, 2002 | 8:33 a.m.

An illiterate man who insists on representing himself at his murder trial has been given a postponement so he can try to prepare for trial.

Chief Deputy District Attorney Doug Herndon said District Judge Donald Mosley postponed Derrick Inkton's May 13 trial until March after Inkton said Tuesday he's not ready to go to trial yet.

Inkton's son, Jeremiah Lee, was rushed to the hospital in July 2001 after he was found unresponsive in his bed. An autopsy revealed the child died of head injuries consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Inkton, who has a third grade education, said the injuries the boy suffered were the result of his resuscitation efforts.

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