San Rafael homicide suspect waives preliminary hearing

A San Rafael woman accused of murdering her mother in January has waived her right to a preliminary hearing on Tuesday.

Based on the decision, a Marin County Superior Court judge will not review the case of Tonantzyn Oris Beltran to see if it merits a jury trial. The prosecution and defense will begin preparing for trial.

Beltran’s court-appointed attorney, Matthew Siroka said he was pleased that the prosecution agreed with waiving the preliminary hearing.

“This is in the family’s best interest and in everybody’s best interest,” he said.

Judge Geoffrey Howard set Beltran’s next hearing for Aug. 30, when she may enter a new plea. The defendant pleaded not guilty in March.

Beltran, 29, was arrested on Jan. 8 after she allegedly stabbed her mother, Olivia Beltran, at her apartment on Cresta Way.

Prosecutor Jack Shannon declined to comment on the case after the Tuesday hearing. Beltran is in no-bail custody at Marin County Jail.