Homicides Archives - D.C. Witness

Judge Denies Motion to Reconsider Release for Homicide Defendant

By Yvianna Estrella , Natalie Valentin - January 24, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a homicide defendant’s motion to reconsider release during a hearing on Jan 23. Robert Carpenter, 36, is charged with voluntary manslaughter while armed... Read More

Murder Defendant Found Competent to Stand Trial

Details A homicide defendant was found to be mentally competent before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Jan. 24. Gerald Brevard, 33, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed,... Read More

Homicide Victim’s Close Friend Testifies in Trial

By Yvianna Estrella , Natalie Valentin - January 24, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details A homicide victim’s best friend testified about their plans on the day of his death before a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom on Jan. 23. Ronald... Read More

Opening Statements, First Witnesses Testify in Shooting Case

Details Parties delivered opening statements in a homicide before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park, on Jan. 22. Ronald Wallace, 48, and DeAngelo Glover, 30, are charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Murder Case, Grants Defendant Release

Details DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a homicide during a Jan. 22 hearing but released him conditionally. Alfred Paulino-Del Rosario,... Read More

DC Courts Face Crisis Waiting For Judicial Appointments, Says Chief Judge and Attorneys

Details As the new Trump administration takes shape, the District continues to wait anxiously for Congressional action to fill the longstanding void of Superior Court judges. Meanwhile, in a rare moment... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty in Homicide of 18-Year-Old

Details A homicide defendant entered a plea of guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Jan. 22. Dohn Harmon, 25, was originally charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed,... Read More

Attorney Cites Conflict of Interest in Motion to Withdraw from Murder Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz delayed a homicide trial slated to begin on Jan. 22, and requested more information from a defense counsel–that in regards to a motion to... Read More

Homicide Defendant Denied Release Pending ReTrial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman denied a homicide defendant’s request for release on Jan. 22. Rafael Stevens, 40, is charged with voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during... Read More

Errant Prisoner Transfer to Kentucky Delays Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz was surprised to learn that a homicide defendant was in Kentucky due to an error in judicial scheduling during a hearing on Jan. 21. ... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Spite of Imperfect Self-Defense Claim

Details DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman found probable cause in a shooting homicide on Jan. 21 even though the defense argued there was a limited claim of self-defense. Tyquan Jennings,... Read More

Homicide Defendant ‘Non-Compliant, ‘ Case Delayed

Details DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman again delayed a homicide defendant’s motion hearing after he refused to appear in court on Jan. 22. Ethan Cunningham, 22, is charged with first-degree... Read More