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Murder trial date set for Krystal Daniels

Investigators said Krystal did not report the abuse or her son's murder to the police.

DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The trial for the mother of Joe Clyde Daniels will begin in February.

Krystal Daniels is charged with one count of aggravated child neglect in connection with the death of her son.

Joe Clyde Daniels disappeared in April 2018.

Investigators said Krystal did not report the abuse or her son's murder to the police.

Her husband was found guilty of second-degree murder and will be sentenced in September.

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The mother of Joe Clyde Daniels is set to appear in court Monday for a status hearing. 

Krystal Daniels is charged with one count of aggravated child neglect in the death of her 5-year-old son. 

Legal analysts have explained to News4 that Krystal has a better case than Joe Clyde's father Joseph, who was found guilty of second-degree murder and four other charges last month. 

Police say Krystal Daniels admitted she was at their home on April 4 when Joseph killed Joe Clyde.  

RELATED: Joseph Daniels found guilty in missing 5-year-old son's death

Krystal's oldest son said his mother saw Joe Clyde's body being carried outside. 

Investigators say Krystal did not report the abuse or her son's murder to police. 

RELATED: Joe Clyde Daniels missing for three years on Sunday

This story was originally reported by WSMV in Nashville. 

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