More than three years after the remains of 18-month old James Chairez were found, a trial date has yet to be set for her mother, who is charged in the case.

D’Lanny Chairez’s next court date is scheduled for March 20 and her attorney is seeking a reduction in bond.

The mother of baby James Chairez, who was found dead after missing for more than three months, has taken a plea deal in a case related to the baby's disappearance.

The family of baby James Chairez protested outside the Bexar County Courthouse Wednesday over the possibility that the baby’s mother, D’Lanny Chairez could be released from jail.

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SAN ANTONIO – The great aunt of a child last seen several months ago has shared a recording of a conversation she says she had with the baby’s mother about the child’s whereabouts. Mariesol Gomez says the mother, D’Lanny Chairez, admitted to giving up baby James Chairez for adoption. When she was taken into custody on Monday, police said Chairez told them she had wanted to give up the child for adoption. However, there is still no word on baby James’ whereabouts. Hear the audio conversation by clicking on the video in the player above.