Defense argues against introduction of DNA testing in 2015 murder trial

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 7, 2018
Court | Homicides | Suspects |

The defense for a man who allegedly fatally stabbed 32-year-old Tyrone Moore argued March 6 against the introduction of DNA testing because the results were inconclusive.

The prosecution announced March 5 that they tested DNA on a piece of metal from a clip that Harold Marshall, 40, allegedly kept his knife attached to. The prosecution said it wanted to present a gene chart as evidence to show the jury that they conducted their investigation properly.

Moore was pronounced dead at a local hospital on March 22, 2015, after being stabbed on the 1600 block of F Street, NE.

Judge Ronna Beck ruled that the prosecution couldn’t introduce the chart, but counsel could write a stipulation, which is an undisputed fact that both parties agree on, saying the DNA testing was inconclusive.

The defense said Marshall, who has been charged with first-degree murder while armed, is eager to move forward with the trial.

A jury is expected to be selected on March 6.