Homicides Archives - Page 25 of 912

Teen Says She And Other Juveniles Took Part in Fatal Beating of a Senior

Details A 15-year-old girl described her part in kicking and beating an elderly man to death in testimony before DC Superior Court Judge Kendra Briggs on Oct. 15. And she identified... Read More

Stabbing Suspect’s Trial Delayed So Defense Can Test DNA Evidence

Details The trial of a suspected killer in a brutal knife attack has been postponed until late next year because the defense wants to do its own testing of extensive DNA... Read More

Document: Suspect Wanted in a Fatal Shooting in Northeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Andre Chillous, who is wanted on an arrest warrant charging him with first-degree premeditated murder while armed for... Read More

‘You Broke Every Bone in My Dad’s Face,’ Says Homicide Victim’s Daughter as Defendant Pleads Guilty

Details A homicide defendant accepted a pre-preliminary hearing plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Oct. 11. Chanos Monroe, also known as Chanos Marcus Gillis,... Read More

Witness Doesn’t Remember Driving a Murder Suspect to Crime Scene

By Phoebe McConnell [former] , Alex Garcia Pecina [former] - October 11, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details A witness, identified as the defendant’s cousin, testified that she can’t recall driving the defendant to the site where the victim was killed in a hearing on Oct. 10 before... Read More

Murder Victim’s Girlfriend Says Suspect Comforted Her After Shooting

By Elizabeth Bernstein [former] - October 11, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Uncategorized |

Details The long-time high school girlfriend of a murder victim, who also knew the defendant, broke down in tears as she recalled messages when the defendant comforted her after she learned... Read More

Homicide Defendant Accepts Plea Deal

Details A homicide defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Oct. 10. Trevon Devore, 24, was originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder... Read More

Judge Denies Requests to Toughen Release Terms for Homicide Suspects

By Natalie Note [former] - October 10, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details The prosecution argued for stricter release conditions for two homicide defendants but DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied the requests on Oct. 9. Jahi Rapp, 21, and Amarii Fontanelle,... Read More

‘Who is He to Take a Life?’ Asks Victim’s Sister During Sentencing

Details A homicide defendant was sentenced to 15 years by DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein in an Oct. 9 hearing. On May 3, Tyree Sanders, 24, pleaded guilty to second-degree... Read More

Witness Changes Testimony in A Homicide

Details A witness testified that a co-defendant in a homicide case is not guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo, after admitting to lying in previous testimony in a hearing... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating a Fatal Northeast Shooting

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the homicide of 39-year-old Delonte Smith that took place on Oct. 8 on the 900 block of 7th Street, NE. Upon responding to... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating a Southeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Taquan Turner, which occurred on Oct. 7 on the 100 block of T Street, NE. Upon responding to... Read More