Preliminary hearing begins in Genesis Mata case

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The couple accused of torturing and murdering 8-year-old Genesis Mata — allegedly burning her with boiling water and whipping her with a cord — are scheduled for a hearing Tuesday that’s expected to last two days.

At the end of the preliminary hearing for Graciela Bustamonte and Ray Mata Jr., a judge will decide whether there’s enough evidence for the case to proceed.

17 news will live blog the proceedings…

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