Indio man arrested while out on bail for homicide to appear in court Friday

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - A court appearance for Marcos Cruz Gaeta, the 45-year-old man out on bail for a 2016 homicide, scheduled today was delayed to Friday.

Gaeta is scheduled to appear for a felony settlement conference.

Gaeta was arrested in November on suspicion of felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of an assault weapon, possession of a controlled substance for sale and possession of a controlled substance, according to the Indio Police Department.  

He is set to appear at the Larson Justice Center Friday morning for the recent arrest.

Gaeta was released in 2024 on bail for the killing of 30-year-old Jamie Maher in 2016.

On Wednesday, News Channel 3 spoke with the mother of Maher, Valerie Silveira, who said Gaeta's release was an injustice for her daughter and the community.

Stay tuned for continuing coverage from the courtroom.