Calif. Girl, 13, Went Missing Last Week, and Suspect Is Arrested on Murder, Sex Assault Charges

Police have not yet said whether the child's remains have been found.

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Alatorre is described as a 5-foot tall, 90-pound Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes.

Cruz has not yet entered a plea. It is unclear whether he has retained an attorney who can speak on his behalf.

Anyone with knowledge of the case or of Cruz’s recent visits to the Bakersfield area is urged to contact Det. Ursery at 661-326-3871 or the Kern County Secret Witness hotline at 661-322-4040.

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