A homicide defendant rejected a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on Oct. 24, but is considering a counter offer.
Lamar Odoms, 24, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Mark Odoms, 25, on the 1800 block of Tubman Road, SE on Dec. 5, 2024.
During the hearing, the court discussed a plea offer that the prosecution extended in a prior hearing. If accepted, Odoms would plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed, and the prosecution would agree to dismiss all other charges.
Defense attorney Gemma Stevens told the court that she had extended a counter offer and that she believes both parties are “on a realistic path to resolve things.” The new offer was not discussed in open court.
Parties are set to return on Nov. 14.
