http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/bremerton/2014/09/12/jenise-wright-murder-gabriel-gaeta/15522757/

Jenise Wright murder suspect charged with murder, aggravated rape
KING 5 News 3:05 p.m. PDT September 12, 2014

SEATTLE – The teen suspected of sexually assaulting and murdering a 6-year-old Bremerton girl was formally charged Friday.

A Kitsap County Superior Court judge found probable cause to charge Gabriel Gaeta, 17, with aggravated first degree murder and aggravated rape in the death of Jenise Wright.

The Kitsap County Prosecutor's office said a psychological evaluation for Gabriel Gaeta, 17, has not been completed. A competency hearing is likely to be set in the next two weeks.
 

http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/gaeta-competent-to-stand-trial-for-jenises-murder_47517084

Gaeta competent to stand trial for Jenise's murder
Posted: 4:39 PM, Oct 31, 2014
Updated: 15 mins ago

PORT ORCHARD — Despite not being evaluated by a mental health expert, lawyers representing accused killer Gabriel Gaeta say he is competent to stand trial and if forced to undergo an evaluation they will advise him to plead the Fifth.

Appearing in Kitsap Superior Court on Friday afternoon, Gaeta, 17, entered a plea of not guilty to charges that he raped and murdered 6-year-old Jenise Wright in August. Prosecutors had requested the evaluation of Gaeta during his first court appearance, following his arrest. Prosecutor Russ Hauge said the request was made after learning that Gaeta had been taking an antidepressant medication and due to his behavior during questioning with investigators.

When asked if he understood the charges against him, Gaeta answered "yes" in a quiet voice.
 
Judge Jennifer Forbes set trial for Dec. 22, but it is likely that date will be pushed back. Attorneys on the case have noted the large number of documents that were generated during the investigation of Jenise Wright's disappearance and death.