The second suspect charged in connection with the murder of a missing Mission woman has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Reynaldo Mercado, 33, appeared in court on Wednesday morning and is being charged with murder and tampering with evidence.

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Mercado is accused of killing 40-year-old Editza Gomez back in August. Gomez was reported missing for two weeks before her body was found inside Mercado's attic with a gunshot wound.

Mission police said Mercado was identified as Gomez's boyfriend. His pre-trial hearing is scheduled for April 8.

The second suspect accused in the murder, Kristian Valenzuela, also pleaded not guilty.

Valenzuela entered his plea on Jan. 2. His pre-trial hearing is scheduled for February 12.