A custody hearing for the boy was held Tuesday morning in juvenile court. Police say the teen and 17-year-old Jose Reyes killed Corriann Cervantes earlier this month as part of a satanic ritual.
Reyes is charged with capital murder. The 16-year-old who was in court Tuesday has not been officially charged yet, but prosecutors say charges are pending.
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