First-degree murder trial in Cedar Rapids rescheduled

The murder trial for a father and his ex-girlfriend charged in the death of his 17-month-old daughter is continued and a new trial date will be set.

Zyriah Schlitter, 24, of Cedar Rapids, and Amy Jo Parmer, 27, of Hiawatha, both charged with first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death, are accused of causing Kamryn Schlitter's death. She died of head trauma March 28, 2010.

During a pre-trial conference Friday, Schlitter asked for a continuance because all the discovery wasn't completed.

Parmer and the state didn't resist the motion and the attorneys planned to discuss a new trial date with the judge in chambers after the hearing.

According to the criminal complaint, Parmer and Schlitter either individually or jointly inflicted the fatal injuries to the victim, knowingly permitted the other co-defendant to abuse the victim and/or failed to protect the child from the other co-defendant.

Both have pleaded not guilty to the charges and remain free on bond pending the trial.