CHARITON, IOWA (AP) -- A judge has delayed a hearing in the case against a Chariton boy accused of killing his stepfather.
The hearing, which had been set for Monday in Lucas County, was to determine if the 13-year-old boy is tried as a youthful offender, which would make him eligible for rehabilitation or punishment when he becomes an adult.
The boy is charged in juvenile court with first-degree murder in the Feb. 10 shooting death of Todd Peak. He also faces charges for allegedly trying to kill his mother and a 5-year-old girl.
District Judge Monty Franklin was expected to issue an order on Tuesday to schedule dates for gathering information and hearing arguments on the issue.
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