Days after Genesis Mata's death, many 17 News viewers have noticed disturbing similarities to another high-profile California ...

A memorial has been set up outside the motel room where Genesis’ body was found and where police believe she was killed.

Family members and residents say alleged abuse by the girl's father was reported to the county’s Child Protective Services ...

Genesis Mata was set to start second grade at Pauly Elementary next week. She loved to dance, her grandmother said at a vigil ...

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

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

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

The documents indicate Child Protective Services had an active case against Ray Mata because a boy had been missing school, ...

Genesis Ariah Mata, 8, reportedly died on Friday night, but 911 wasn't called until the next day. Her father and stepmother ...

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

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

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 ...