BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man and woman are accused of murder, torture, and mayhem in the death of a 8-year-old Genesis Mata.
A candlelight vigil was held Sunday evening, outside the room where her body was found. Sombering sights and tearful goodbyes as the family grieves a life lost too soon.
“Genesis…she was a beautiful, beautiful granddaughter. She was born in my home, basically raised her, she just loved music, she loved dancing, she was a happy go jolly little girl,” said Ruth Mata, Genesis’ grandmother…