A defendant charged in a fatal beating, formally waived his right to an insanity defense during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 2.  Walter Parker, 49, is charged with first-degree murder of a senior citizen, unlawful discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and three counts of destruction of property less than 1,000 dollars for his alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 77-year-old Bernard Williams on the 400 block of M Street, SE, on April 23, 2025. Read more »

In a brief arraignment before DC  Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Jan. Read more »

A homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Oct. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park found a murder defendant incompetent to stand trial on July 2.  Walter Parker, 48, is charged with first-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 77-year-old Bernard Williams on April 23 on the 400 block of M Street, SE. Read more »

Prosecutors alerted DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park that they were updating a defendant’s charge from aggravated assault to murder on June 27, following the victim’s death on April 28 at George Washington University Hospital.  Walter Parker, 48, is charged with first-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 77-year-old Bernard Williams on April 23 on the 400 block of M Street, SE.  According to court documents, Parker appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance at the time of the incident.  Parker’s attorney, Howard McEachern, indicated that Parker is scheduled for a competency evaluation.  Judge Park postponed Parker's preliminary hearing until after the competency issue is resolved. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 48-year-old Walter Parker, who was charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal assault that occurred on April 23 on the 400 block of M Street, SE. Read more »

On Aug. Read more »

There were twelve homicides in the month of July, and three cases were put to rest with a guilty verdict or plea. Read more »