BELTON, Texas — It's been almost 600 days since 18-year-old Joe Ramirez was stabbed to death in a bathroom at Belton High School.
The accused killer, Caysen Allison, is charged with Ramirez's murder. He will be in court on Wednesday, Dec. 13 for a pre-trial hearing at the Bell County Justice Center.
The victim's mother, Amanda Rios, says it's been a long time coming, but she is more than ready for justice to be served.
On May 3, 2022, Amanda Rios' world was flipped upside down. She lost her baby boy. To this day, Rios told 6 News that rumors are circulated on social media about what happened that day.
"All the truth will come out," Amanda Rios said. "The truth will be told. You can't hide from the truth, and that's what I'm ready for. I just want it all on the table."
This trial is something Rios and her family have been waiting for, and they'll be in the courtroom every day.
Rios has also waited for some sort of apology from the Allison family. Instead, she says she has been met with even deeper heartbreak.
"Here we are with two families turned upside down," Rios said. "I understand not saying sorry because you don't want to admit your guilt, but wow, to not say, 'I'm sorry for your loss.' To me that speaks volumes of who you are."
She says the accused killer has shown no remorse for their family at hearings beforehand as well.
"I wanted to hear his story," Rios said. "I wanted to hear it until I sat in the courtroom with him at the bond hearing and saw who he is. He would look over at us. He stared at my husband a few times. He was laughing. That was when I decided I'll never be able to forgive. That's up to God."
The mother is clinging on to her faith and asking for prayers, hoping justice will be served.
"It's very, very, very hard to go in there and face your son's killer," Rios said. "To sit in the same room and have to keep your composure. No matter how many years he gets, it's not enough because I have a life sentence without my son."
Again, the pre-trial is set for Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 8:30 a.m. at the Bell County Justice Center.
This will include a discovery status where evidence will be reviewed.
6 News will be in the courtroom when the trial begins.
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