Crime & Safety

Ray Mata Jr. found competent to stand trial in Genesis Mata case

KERO 23ABC · June 30, 2026

Tuesday morning, Bustamante and attorneys were in court to hear the results of that evaluation, but Mata was not. Court officials said he refused to attend.

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