Homicides Archives - Page 27 of 912

DNA Links Homicide Victim’s Blood in Rental Car to Defendant

By Elizabeth Bernstein [former] - October 8, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details An expert in DNA analysis testified that blood found in a rental car linked to a homicide defendant is very likely to belong to the victim during a jury trial... Read More

Relative Testifies Homicide Defendant Confessed to The Crime

Details A homicide defendant’s relative testified that he heard one suspect in the case confess that he shot the victim in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on... Read More

2010 Homicide Defendant Requests Release to Resolve Maryland Charges

Details Defense attorney Mani Golzari asked DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Oct. 7 to release his client, Kavon Young, from DC Jail so Young can address a fugitive case... Read More

Judge to Rule on Suppression of ‘Poisonous Tree’ Evidence in First-Degree Murder Case

By Madelyn Nall [former] - October 8, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun delayed ruling on a motion to suppress evidence in a murder case on Oct. 4. Juan Peterson, 33, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Crash in Northwest

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 27-year-old Nicholas Williams, who is charged with driving under the influence and no permit, for his alleged involvement in a fatal... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Northwest Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Tiara Thompson, which occurred on Oct. 2, on the 700 block of N Street, NW. Despite immediate assistance... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Northeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Najee Dickens that took place on October 5 on the 1600 block of Trinidad Avenue, NE. Officers responded... Read More

Document: Third Wanted Suspect in MPD Custody in Fatal Northwest Stabbing

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 35-year-old Tommy Whack, who is charged with first-degree murder while armed – felony murder for his alleged involvement in the fatal... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests Suspect in a Southeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 26-year-old James Rice, who is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed the homicide of 32-year-old Thomas Carlos Felder. The incident... Read More

Judge Rules Murder Defendant Can’t Represent Himself in Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo denied a murder defendant’s request to represent himself in an Oct. 4 hearing. Walker asked to replace his current counsel, Stephen LoGerfo, due to... Read More

Murder Defendant Awaiting Trial Due to Medical Issues

By Varshana Ramnarine [former] - October 7, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details A murder defendant appeared virtually as the parties considered a trial date in relation to his ongoing medical condition in front of DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on Oct.... Read More

Homicide Co-Defendants Arraigned, Released from Home Confinement

Details Two homicide co-defendants were arraigned on second-degree murder charges before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Oct. 4. After the arraignment, Judge Okun lifted the co-defendant’s home confinement orders... Read More