Judge Holds Homicide Defendant 

By Hypatia Fitzsimons [former] - October 26, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

On Oct. 25 DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover decided to hold a homicide defendant during a presentment hearing.

Iesha Marks, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for her alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Donald Childs on July 23 at the 100 block of Farragut Street, NW. It is unclear whether the two individuals knew one another. 

According to the prosecution, footage from her home surveillance shows Marks in a white shirt and blue shorts a few hours before the shooting. Marks also had a picture on her phone of a gun in a woman’s lap.

According to prosecutors, when Marks talked to law enforcement she confirmed she was at the location of the shooting, yet denied shooting Childs. 

Judge Glover said there is enough evidence to find probable cause. He noted the clothing the suspect is wearing is similar if not identical to what Marks was wearing the day of the incident. He said she was by her “own admission…being at the location.” 

The defense requested Marks’ release, but Judge Glover denied the motion on the grounds she could be a danger to the community.

A preliminary hearing is set for Nov. 8 in front of Judge Marisa Demeo.