Trial in Genesis Mata case continued to March, prosecution seeking death penalty

Trial in Genesis Mata case continued to March, prosecution seeking death penalty

The trial for the father and stepmother of Genesis Mata has been continued to March due to a scheduling conflict with the prosecutor handling the case.Ray Mata and Graciela Bustamante are charged with first-degree murder, torture, and multiple counts of child abusein the death of the 8-year-old this past August. Prosecutor Leanne Wilder informed the court Friday that they will be seeking the death penalty in this case.Wilder told the judge durin…