The case is moving forward against the man charged with killing of 14-year-old transgender female Pauly Likens.

DaShawn Watkins, 29, of Sharon is charged in the June murder of Likens whose remains were found in Mercer County.

Watkins was ordered to stand trial after a Thursday preliminary hearing in the case.

The charges include first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence.

Police said Likens died of stab wounds to the neck after meeting Watkins on an online dating platform.

Watkins remains in the Mercer County Prison without bond.