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Darren Corbett facing murder in Fulton County courtroom

A North Liberty man is scheduled to go to trial for his alleged role in the death of a three-month old child.

Darren Corbett was charged in connection with Wrensley Swihart’s death and an arrest warrant was issued after the results of the investigation were presented to the Fulton County Prosecutor’s Office. Corbett charged with murder; aggravated battery resulting in death and neglect of a dependent resulting in death.

In July, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3000 South block of CR 1075 E, Akron, on a report of an infant not breathing.  Despite lifesaving efforts, Wrensley Swihart was declared dead at the scene.

An autopsy was performed by Dr. Scott Wagoner of the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center.  Findings were released that listed cause of death as blunt force trauma and manner of death as homicide.

Corbett has been held without bond at the Fulton County Detention Center.

The Fulton County Sheriff"s Office investigation was assisted by the Fulton County Coroner's Office and the Indiana Department of Child Services.

The jury panel viewed the jury orientation video on Monday and the jury panel oath was administered.

Jury selection commenced and concluded. Twelve regular jurors and two alternates were selected. The jury oath was administered.

Preliminary instructions were given without objection as to any of the preliminary instructions. The jury was released for the evening with an admonishment to report back to the courtroom of Judge Christopher Lee in Fulton Circuit Court at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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