Parker Man Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Manslaughter in Baby’s 2022 Death

A 26-year-old Parker man, Phillip Delaney, has entered a guilty plea to one count of First-Degree Manslaughter in connection with the 2022 death of a baby.

Originally facing multiple charges, including Second-Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery of an Infant, Delaney had his charges reduced as part of a plea agreement.

The State dropped the charges of Second-Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery of an Infant, and one count of First-Degree Manslaughter.

Delaney’s sentencing hearing is set for January 22.