Tuttle
COLUMBUS, Ind. — A change of plea hearing for Travis E. Tuttle, 36, originally set for Monday in Bartholomew Superior Court 1, has been delayed.
Tuttle is accused of Level 1 felony of neglect of a dependent resulting in death, and possession of a narcotic drug, a Level 6 felony.
Clifty Creek second-grader Lealyn Tuttle, 8, died last March from acute fentanyl and diphenhydramine intoxication while visiting his father’s apartment on Columbus’ east side, according to court documents filed in the case.
After Lealyn was found dead on the living room floor, detectives found a razor blade along with aluminum foil containing white powder residue. Tuttle’s cellphone showed photos of the boy with foil on his upper and lower teeth and gums while imitating having jewelry worn over his teeth.
After granting a continuance Monday, Judge James Worton scheduled Tuttle’s change of plea hearing for July 11 at 10:30 a.m. The tentative trial date is Aug. 9 at 8:30 a.m.
