In a closed-door meeting Wednesday, Cole County Judge John Beetem decided to open the hearing next month to determine if the suspect in Olten's death can stand trial as an adult.

By opening the November hearing, the judge will permit the general public to attend.  If the suspect is tried as an adult, the suspect's name and gender will be public information.  Authorities have asked media not to release this information about the suspect.

The suspect's attorney said Wednesday the publicity from the Olten's death will make it impossible for his client to get a fair trial.  The prosecution said the Missouri Supreme Court previously ruled this type of hearing be open because of the severity of the crime.

Beetem also held a closed detention hearing and decided to continue holding the juvenile suspect in custody.

The family of the nine-year-old said their final goodbyes Wednesday at a private service.