December 29, 2025 — The case surrounding the killing of Caleb Quick is moving into a critical new phase as attorneys prepare for a transfer hearing that will determine whether a female suspect should be tried as an adult.
The hearing is scheduled for March 9 and will take place at the main downtown courthouse, where one of five judges assigned to juvenile cases will preside. Attorneys expect the proceedings to last approximately five days. During that time, the juvenile suspect will be transported daily from juvenile hall to the courtroom.
Prosecutors allege the girl served as the getaway driver after her boyfriend fatally shot Quick at a Clovis McDonald’s in April. Both suspects have denied the murder charges.
The transfer hearing will focus on whether the case should remain in juvenile court or be moved to adult court. Under the juvenile justice system, the maximum period of confinement would be seven years. If tried and convicted as an adult, the suspect could face a life sentence in state prison.
The burden of proof will rest with prosecutors, who must demonstrate that adult punishment is more appropriate than juvenile rehabilitation. The defense is expected to present expert testimony and may call additional witnesses depending on how the prosecution’s evidence unfolds.
Quick’s family continues to closely follow the case as it progresses through the court system. His father has remained outspoken in his belief that those responsible should face adult charges, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime and the choices he believes were made leading up to his son’s death.
While the upcoming hearing will not bring closure, it represents forward movement in a case that has weighed heavily on the family, particularly through the holiday season. For them, the proceedings are about accountability and ensuring justice is pursued.
Meanwhile, the male suspect in the case is expected to have his own transfer hearing scheduled sometime in the new year, potentially placing both defendants on a similar legal path as the case continues to develop.