Long trial expected for Brawley couple accused of murdering child

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - It's another day in court for the Brawley couple accused of murdering a five-year-old child.

A complicated case that continues to be drawn out, 24-year-old Leia Lentz and 24-year-old Isaac Elizondo are charged with the neglect, murder and abuse of Lentz's five-year-old son Joseph Junior.

What started as two separate cases was later combined, and then cut, is now back to being joined again.

Our reporter spoke to Lentz's attorney outside the courthouse, who said due to the amount of evidence, this will be a long road ahead for everyone involved.

"The case was continued so that we can get ahold of necessary discovery items such as an autopsy report. We're being told those are taking up to a year to obtain, but it's critical to proceeding in the case," said Defense Attorney Veronica Henderson.

The two remain in custody and are scheduled to be back in court on November 5.