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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The man accused of killing Patricia Alatorre was in court Tuesday, and will now need new defense attorneys.
Armando Cruz had a hearing Tuesday morning where his defense attorneys removed themselves from the ongoing case. The lawyers were based in Los Angeles.
STORIES RELATED TO PATRICIA ALATORRE CASE:
Man pleads not guilty in rape, killing of 13-year-old girl
Remembering Patricia Alatorre, one year later
Mural unveiled honoring memory of Patricia Alatorre
Mural to be unveiled in honor of slain 13-year-old Bakersfield girl
Documents: Armando Cruz intended to kill Patricia Alatorre
Documents detail tragic night 13-year-old girl was killed
Murder suspect Armando Cruz pleaded not guilty
Community holds vigil for 13-year-old that was killed
Bakersfield community reacts after 13-year-old is killed
Greenfield Union School District responds to death of Patricia Alatorre
Man arrested for murder, sexual assault charges
Man being investigated for missing 13-year-old girl
Bakersfield police searching for missing 13-year-old girl
Another hearing is scheduled a week from now, on December 21st.
Cruz was arrested last year for his role in the murder of Alatorre.
