BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- During opening statements, prosecutor Leeann Wilder said the abuse and torture of Genesis Mata occurred over a week, possibly two weeks. The abuse allegedly done by her father, Ray Mata Jr., 31, and stepmother Graciela Bustamonte, 28. Wilder also said, the abuse could go as far back as 2024.

Wilder claimed Genesis was kept in Room 248 of the La Quinta Inn by Mata and Bustamonte so no one could see her.

Two responding officers, a detective, a forensic pathologist, and a forensic interviewer testified at the preliminary hearing.

A main focal point of Tuesday's hearing was describing Genesis' injuries. There were too many to go over, but forensic pathologist Charnikarn Lopez said Genesis was covered with bruises, burns and had slashing injuries.

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