Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem also heard arguments Wednesday morning as to whether the public should be allowed at a November 18 hearing where he will decide whether or not to try the suspect as an adult.

Beetem decided the hearing will be open to the public.

Authorities took the 15-year-old into custody last Friday. The Cole County sheriff has not released the suspect's name or gender, but the first hearing in the case will take place Wednesday.

Most juvenile offenders are held in the Prenger Family Center in Jefferson City, but the court is not stating where the suspect in the Olten case is being held, nor will they comment on his or her demeanor. The court says it is taking every precaution to protect the suspect.

Olten went missing last Wednesday and nearly 1,000 volunteers joined in the search. Police discovered physical and written evidence that led them to the suspect, and after an interview the suspect led police to Olten's body.

Olten's funeral is Wednesday, but KOMU-8 will not cover it as to let the funeral remain private.