An Elizabethton Man Accused Of First Degree Murder And Aggravated Child Neglect In The Death Of His Three Year Old Stepson Made His First Court Appearance. 28 Year Old Demetrius Covington Was Arraigned In General Sessions Court. Covington Disappeared After Ja’kari’s Mother Took The Child To The Hospital Where He Later Died After Being Placed On Life Support. A Judge Is To Take Under Considerate A Request By Covington’s Attorney For Bond. A Preliminary Hearing For Covington Is Set For January 13th, 2017.