Toddler’s Parents Have New Trial Date

SMITH COUNTY — The parents of Jacob Kimbley, who was found dead near his home in late August after a long overnight search, have a new court date. David and Sabrina Kimbley were scheduled to be in court on Friday, but a hearing was not needed. Smith County authorities tell KETK a new hearing has been scheduled for October 15th. The Kimbleys are charged with Criminal Negligence and Child Endangerment, after their 2 year old son, Jacob, went missing after an alleged game of hide and seek. His body was found in a near-by septic tank. The Kimbleys’ five other children were removed from their home by CPS.

Earlier, Leo Daniel Harber (pictured), the step-grandfather of Jacob, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Harber, who is a registered sex offender, was arrested during the investigation for his grandson for violation of his probation when guns were found in his house. The 73-year-old was also ordered to pay a $10,000 fine.