BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The couple accused of torturing and murdering 8-year-old Genesis Mata are due in court Tuesday morning to see if attorneys are ready to proceed with a preliminary hearing this week.
17 News will live blog the proceedings.
Ray Mata Jr. and Graciela Bustamonte are each charged with first-degree murder, torture, aggravated mayhem and child abuse, making them eligible for the death penalty…