Currey to be Evaluated as to Fitness in Murder Case

The Lerna resident charged with murder in the death of his infant son will be evaluated as to his fitness to stand trial.

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21-year-old Isaac Currey was arrested in December after authorities were called to his house regarding an unresponsive four-month-old. The infant was pronounced dead at the scene.

Testimony at a hearing following the arrest was that the infant's injuries were inflicted on him and not the result of a fall as Currey reportedly told authorities.

In court Thursday, Currey pleaded not guilty to the two murder counts he faces and requested a jury trial. During the hearing, prosecutors requested a fitness evaluation for Currey. There was no objection raised by the defense, and psychologist Dr. Jerry Boyd was assigned to conduct the evaluation.

A status hearing in Currey's case was set for March 12.