Preliminary hearing in deadly stabbing at Shadow Ridge Apts confirmed for Tuesday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A preliminary hearing in the case of a man accused of fatally stabbing the mother of his children at an east Bakersfield apartment has been confirmed for Tuesday.

Attorneys in the case of Victor Farias Jr. on Monday told a Superior Court judge they’re prepared to go forward with the hearing. It’s expected to last four hours.

Video captured Victor Farias Jr. leaving scene of deadly stabbing at Shadow Ridge Apts: doc

Farias, 33, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, child cruelty and violating a domestic violence restraining order. He’s being held without bail.

He’s accused of stabbing to death Yolanda Rojo in front of their children, 4 and 6, at Shadow Ridge Apartments on the night of March 25…

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