Police located and arrested 30-year-old Leonard Martino Smith less than a week after announcing a warrant for his arrest for his involvement in a 26-year-old man’s murder. According to police,…
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Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 25-year-old Leonte Butler‘s killer. Police believe Leonard Martino Smith, 30, fatally stabbed Bulter last month. According to police, Butler was found on March 11…
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DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo scheduled a second trial readiness hearing after delays with finalizing evidence. Leonard Smith, 36, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with a knife…
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On April 22, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released four inmates. One defendants’ bond review hearings were carried for a ruling at a later date. There were four hearings…
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A man accused of murder was released from a halfway house on April 24. Leonard Smith is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing Leonte Butler, 26, on the 4000 Block of…
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On April 23, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse released six inmates, keeping two at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution. Four defendants’ bond review hearings were carried for a…
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During an April 23 hearing, a murder defendant’s hearing was continued to work out the details of his release. Leonard Smith, 30, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, and…
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During a status hearing Jan. 28, counsel said they were ready for a case to be retried. Leonard Smith, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbed…
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A mistrial was declared after a weeklong murder trial for a defendant who was accused of killing a friend. Leonard Smith, 33 is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing Leonte Butler,…
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During closing arguments of a trial, the defense said the investigation of a murder defendant was based on “hunches” Leonard Smith, 33 is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing Leonte Butler,…
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A defense witness said she heard the only eyewitness to a crime tell the victim to “drink his last drink,” before he died. Leonard Smith, 33 is charged with second-degree murder…
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During trial Nov. 19, a crime scene technician testified that a search of a murder defendant’s house was not conducted by him. Leonard Smith, 33 is charged with second-degree murder for…
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