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Family, community hold candlelight vigil for 8-year-old found dead in Bakersfield motel

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 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 ...
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Genesis Mata’s biological mother speaks out on past, previously faced child abuse charges

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While the community is still grappling with 8-year-old Genesis Mata’s brutal death, 17 News spoke with Genesis’ biological mother to understand what role she plays in this ...
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Family speaks out after 5-year-old left alone at closed daycare

HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - On Monday, 5-year-old Genesis Moore started her afternoon routine as normal. She got into the bus lane, loaded the bus, and was taken to her typical drop-off spot. Her ...
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Genesis Mata Case: Comparing stepmother's interview to police reports

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — More than two weeks after 8-year-old Genesis Mata was found dead and abandoned in a Bakersfield hotel, her stepmother — Graciela Bustamante — is claiming she was not ...
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Kern County faces legal claims over 8-year-old Genesis Mata's death

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County Child Protective Services and the Department of Human Services failed to protect 8-year-old Genesis Mata, resulting in her death, according to allegations made ...