Warning: Distressing content. A couple have been accused of torturing and killing their little girl who was found dead in a ...

Ray Mata Jr. and Graciela Bustamonte have been charged with first-degree murder, willful cruelty to a child, and torture ...

On this episode of Kern County In Depth, a closer look at the ongoing investigation into the horrific death of an 8-year-old Bakersfield girl. Genesis Mata was found dead in a motel room with ...

Genesis Ariah Mata, 8, reportedly died on Friday night, but 911 wasn't called until the next day. Her father and stepmother were taken into custody and are facing multiple charges, including ...

The Kern County Department of Human Services Child Protective Services Department shared its first statement regarding the ...

Years before he was arrested in the grisly slaying of his 8-year-old daughter, admitted gang member Ray Mata Jr. allegedly ...

The family of 8-year-old Genesis Mata is speaking out following her death, calling for change within Kern County’s child ...

The suspects in the murder of an 8-year-old girl in central Bakersfield have been officially charged and made their first court appearance on Tuesday afternoon.

The death of 8-year-old Genesis Mata has sparked renewed scrutiny of the child welfare system after reports confirmed the ...

Family and community members gathered outside Kern County Human Services early Friday morning, demanding an investigation ...

The horrific abuse inflicted on an 8-year-old girl found dead in the bathtub of a Bakersfield hotel included pouring scalding hot water on her and crushing her hand, according to a court filing. Ray ...

Court documents allege horrific abuse led to the death of an 8-year-old girl at the hands of her father and stepmother.