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

Coroner’s officials on Monday said the cause and manner of death of 8-year-old Genesis Mata, whose body, left in a hotel bathtub, showed signs of severe ...

Shedeur Sanders is making his case for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, while his mom, Pilar Sanders, is standing out ...

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

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

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

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

A protest was held Friday outside the Department of Human Services building. In attendance were members of Genesis Mata's ...

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

The 8-year-old girl found dead in a Bakersfield hotel bathtub endured disturbing acts of abuse before dying last week, according to police documents.

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