Suspect in slaying of California girl found in suitcase due in court

STOCKTON, Calif. — A woman accused of raping and murdering an 8-year-old Northern California girl is due for her second court appearance on Friday.

Mother of slain girl says daughter was not uncomfortable at suspect’s home

TRACY, Calif. — The mother of a slain 8-year-old says her daughter never felt uncomfortable at the home of the neighbor accused of killing the girl and dumping her body.