Final witness called in transfer hearing for female teen suspect in Caleb Quick murder

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- On Tuesday, a Fresno County judge heard the final bit of evidence in the high-stakes transfer hearing for the girl accused in the death of Caleb Quick.

The assistant deputy chief for juvenile probation, Kayatana Davis, returned to the stand.

She testified that between 2021 and 2025, 46 juveniles participated in the mandated Secure Youth Treatment program. Of those, 27 were released.

"How many of those individuals were arrested for new offenses?" the prosecutor asked. "13," Davis said.

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With that data, prosecutors argue the programs at the Juvenile Justice Center are not successful enough to rehabilitate the teen.

But the defense attorneys pushed back, and the judge herself did not appear swayed.

"There is no case law that supports that argument," Fresno County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Gaab said.

"There is no case law that excludes the court from hearing it," the prosecutor responded.

The judge ultimately listened to Davis' testimony and will decide later if she can consider it.

The crucial transfer hearing is playing out two days before the first anniversary of Caleb's death. His dad, Steve, is planning a worship service for this Thursday.

"We're looking forward to a lot of people showing up," Steve Quick told Action News. "Not making it a sad day, but happy."

He knows it is an uphill battle for prosecutors to transfer the teen girl.

"It's very difficult to get transferred in California," Steve said. "I can't have any confidence until we actually hear it."

The case resumes on May 15 with closing arguments. The judge is then expected to issue her ruling.

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