Trial date set for South Bend man accused of murdering his own son

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A trial date was set for a South Bend man accused of beating his son to death.

35-year-old Terry Sturgis is charged with Murder and Battery.

Police said that he tortured and killed his 10-year-old son, Tramelle, in November.

The defense claims Sturgis is insane.

Right now, he's still being evaluated by doctors.

Sturgis is set to go to trial on May 14, 2012.

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