Homicides Archives - D.C. Witness

Prosecution Moves to Get Statement Admitted As Evidence in Murder Trial

Details A murder trial was delayed March 27, as the parties spent time litigating a statement made by the recently severed defendant, Tre’Quan Nelson, 25, before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Roommate Says She Reported Him to Police

Details A homicide defendant’s roommate testified on March 25 that she reported him to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) after seeing him on a lookout image. Deonte Patterson, 29, is charged... Read More

‘I Think He Deserves More Than This Agreement,’ Judge Says During Sentencing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced a defendant to 18 years in prison on March 27 for his involvement in a fatal shooting. On Nov. 22, 2024, Rashon Hall,... Read More

Judge Informs Shooting Defendant About Importance of Compliance

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park told a shooting defendant that he needs to remain compliant with the terms of his release after he was late to curfew multiple times... Read More

Testimony Continues in Homicide Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan heard details of a shooting-related car accident as a four-year-old homicide case’s trial continued on March 26. Deonte Patterson, 29, is charged with first-degree... Read More

Professor Criticizes Expert’s Testimony on DNA Evidence in Homicide Case

Details A biostatistics professor criticized a forensic scientist’s testimony on DNA evidence involved in a homicide case before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on March 25. Kavon Young, 34, is... Read More

‘My Eyes Were Closed the Whole Time,’ Eyewitness Says in Murder Trial

Details An eyewitness testified she heard gunshots and closed her eyes in a homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on March 24. Deonte Patterson, 29, is charged with... Read More

Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Offer Again

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard a homicide defendant reject a plea offer for the second time on March 21. Walter Jenkins, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Denies Motion for Continuance in Murder Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz denied a motion for a trial continuance in a co-defendant murder case on March 21. Terrance Oxner, 23, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated... Read More

DOCUMENT: 03.21.25 MPD Investigating Elvans Road Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a homicide that occurred on March 20 on the 2400 block of Elvans Road, SE. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Tre’von... Read More

DOCUMENT: MPD Provides Update on Critical Missing Person Investigation

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 26, 2025
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Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an update on the investigation into the death of 17-year-old Nyair Raymond, who was found deceased in the Anacostia River in March. Raymond had... Read More

DOCUMENT: MPD Arrests Juvenile in 2023 Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of Navar Rogers,17, in connection with a 2023 homicide. On Sep. 2, officers found 15-year-old Zyion Turner deceased from gunshot wounds in... Read More