September 2019 - Page 4 of 9

Details During a felony arraignment Sept. 19, a murder defendant pleaded not-guilty to all charges. MacArthur Venable is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the death... Read More

Document: DC Reaches 130 Homicides with Southwest Shooting

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 19, 2019
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sept. 18. According to a press release, officers found 27-year-old Marquette Harris unconscious, suffering from multiple gunshot... Read More

Victim’s 7 Y/O Sister Testifies in Murder Trial

Details During a murder trial Sept. 18, a victim’s seven-year-old sister testified about what she saw the night of the murder. James Embre is charged with felony murder, first-degree cruelty to... Read More

Defense Asks for Materials Citing Possible ‘Mitigating Factors’

Details During a status hearing on Sept. 18, the defense requested access to documents in order to find possible “mitigating factors” in a murder that occurred in 2018. Keith Sweptson pleaded... Read More

Murder Defendant Can Stand Trial If Takes Medication, Experts Say

Details During a motions hearing Sept. 18, witnesses testified to the competence of a murder defendant. Brandon Byrd is charged with first-degree murder while armed and carrying a dangerous weapon for allegedly... Read More

Educators Say Boy Never Showed Signs of Abuse Before Death

Details Several of a child’s educators said they had no idea a boy sustained multiple fractures to his upper body weeks before his death. James Embre is charged with felony murder,... Read More

Paying Back the Court System: Fines and Fees in DC

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 18, 2019
Featured | Homicides | Infographics |

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Document: Medical Examiner Rules Cause of Death as a Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 18, 2019
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a fatal assault that occurred on Jul. 31. According to a press release, officers found 53-year-old David Bodrick unconscious suffering from signs consistent... Read More

Defendant Says ‘Dark Forces’ Spoke to Him Night Dog Walker Killed

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 17, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details During a Sept. 16 preliminary hearing, a Metropolitan Police Department detective told a DC Superior Court judge that a murder defendant said he heard “dark forces” speaking to him the... Read More

Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

Details During a Sept. 17 status hearing, a murder defendant rejected a plea offer for a lesser sentence. Joseph Smith, 61, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged... Read More

Judge Continues Show Cause Hearing for Case of Girl’s Death

Details A DC Superior Court judge and counsel agreed to continue a murder defendant’s pre-trial show cause hearing Sept. 17. Darrise Jeffers is charged with first-degree murder for his alleged involvement... Read More

Document: Homicide Turns to Police Involved Shooting, Leaving Two Dead

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a fatal officer involved shooting that occurred on Sept. 16. According to a press release, officers responded to the sound of gunshots on... Read More

Month: September 2019