BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The preliminary hearing for the couple charged in the case of 8-year-old Genesis Mata’s death is set to move forward on Tuesday.
Graciela Bustamonte and Ray Mata Jr. are each charged with first-degree murder, torture, aggravated mayhem and child abuse, making them eligible for the death penalty.
Prosecutor Leanne Wilder asked to confirm the hearing for Tuesday, Oct. 28. The preliminary hearing is expected to last two days…