PHOENIX — The Arizona couple accused of murdering 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste will go on trial next year.

The Arizona Superior Court on Monday set the June 2, 2026, trial date for Richard Baptiste, Rebekah’s father, and his girlfriend Anicia Woods.

All parties in the case agreed to the June 2 date. However, their next scheduled court appearance is set for January.

Trial date has been set: background details about murder case

Baptiste and Woods are accused of murdering Rebekah, who was in their care when she was found severely beaten and unconscious on July 27 in Holbrook. She died three days later at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Prior to Rebekah’s death, staff at Empower College Prep had reported concerns of possible abuse to the Department of Child Safety (DCS).

Following her passi

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