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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- January 21, 2018
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Homicides
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The man who was arrested in connection with the 2016 murder of his ex-girlfriend is still pending trial after DNA testing was conducted.
Donald Hairston was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly killing Stephanie Goodloe.
Hairston originally agreed to DNA testing in October, and prosecutors said they will provide Hairston’s defense team with the case file for DNA testing within the next two weeks.
According to court documents, Goodloe filed a restraining order against Hairston days before her death. Hairston has also previously been charged with violent crimes such as assault with a deadly weapon and simple assault.
On June 18, 2016, police officers arrived on the 700 block of Kentucky Avenue, SE after receiving a call from the listed location. At 1:25 a.m. they found Goodloe with apparent gunshot wounds. After being pronounced dead, she was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Hairston is currently being held without bond and is due back in court on Feb. 23 for an Innocence Protection Act. Hairston is scheduled for trial in April.