NORFOLK, Va. — A mother and father accused of killing their newborn will undergo competency evaluations following a court appearance in Norfolk on Thursday.
Z'ibreyea Parker and Hilary Johnson are facing second-degree murder charges for the death of their baby I'ijayah.
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Back in May, Norfolk police said they were called out to CHKD after they received a call for an unresponsive baby showing signs of abuse — including burns on the infant's feet and a large handprint on the baby's back.
An autopsy report showed symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and revealed the child had several bruises on her head and broken ribs.
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In court Thursday, attorneys representing both Parker and Johnson requested a competency evaluation.
Once the evaluations are completed, both parents will be back in court on October 23.
