Judge Rules Man Accused Of Killing Del City Toddler To Stand Trial

Roderick Jackson is charged with the murder of his girlfriend's daughter, 22-month old Nkya Cardile.

Tuesday, August 14th 2012, 10:07 pm

By: News 9


A man accused of abusing and killing a Del City toddler will go on trial for murder.

Roderick Jackson is charged with the murder of his girlfriend's daughter, 22-month old Nkya Cardile. A judge ruled Tuesday that Jackson will go to trial on a murder charge.

Police say Jackson took an unconscious Nkya to a neighbor's apartment for help. But they couldn't revive her. They then called 9-1-1.

4/10/2012 Related Story: Man Charged In Murder Of Del City Toddler

The little girl died April third and police say she had obvious signs of abuse.

Prosecutors expect the trial to begin this fall.

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