Convicted murderer Norris Simpson will have to wait until next month to discover his sentence for the brutal 2011 slaying of his landlady, Ida James.Simpson, 54, who was found guilty of the killing of the retired social worker following a two-week long trial in January, was scheduled to be sentenced yesterday.But his trial attorney, Craig Attridge, was unable to attend yesterday’s hearing in Supreme Court Two because of illness.Puisne Judge Carlisle Greaves adjourned the matter until next Monday, April 1, when a new sentencing date will be set.The body of Ms James, 66, was discovered in a pool of blood on the floor of her Berry Hill, Paget home on the morning of September 2, 2011. She had been stabbed 60 times.Simpson was arrested shortly after the discovery of Ms James’ body, but always maintained his innocence.At his trial, he claimed he had been watching DVDs at his Pembroke home — which he rented from Ms James — on the night of the murder.But forensic evidence revealed scrapings of Ms James’ skin under Simpson’s fingernails and on his baseball cap.At the time of his arrest, he was suffering from cuts and abrasions, suggesting he had been involved in a struggle.The prosecution also argued that the handyman was in a dispute with Ms James over unpaid rent.A long-term cocaine addict, Simpson had a string of previous convictions dating back more than 30 years.His criminal record included assaults on women and armed robbery.