Victims Archives - D.C. Witness

Case Dismissed: Judge Releases Defendant in Nearly 15-Year-Old Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman granted the prosecution’s motion to dismiss a homicide trial without prejudice on April 18. In a one page ruling, the judge notes, “The Government’s... Read More

Document: Police Investigate Fatal Collision with Elderly Pedestrian

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on April 16 in Southwest D.C. According to court documents, Kathy Turner, a 74-year-old resident, was struck... Read More

Judge Holds Metro Bus Stabbing Suspect

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 18, 2025
Daily Stories | stabbing | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld denied release on April 15 for a stabbing defendant suffering from medical issues. Ankintola Olowofoyeku, 43, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon... Read More

Judge Considers Release For Domestic Gun Suspect, Pending Another Case

Details At an April 15 hearing, a defense attorney for a domestic violence suspect requested his release. Jamal Davis Hughes, 28, is charged with kidnapping while armed, assault with a dangerous... Read More

Judge Cites Premeditation Evidence in Murder of Sleeping Teen

By Michelle Roldan - April 17, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park determined probable cause in a teen homicide, detaining the defendant based on evidence his actions were premeditated. Navar Rogers, 17, is charged with second-degree... Read More

Judge Delays Opening Arguments in Murder Trial

By Michelle Roldan - April 17, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park postponed murder trial openings due to scheduling conflicts between parties on April 15. Ranje Reynolds, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and... Read More

Motions Hearing Continues with Questions About Victim’s Alleged Gang Ties Unanswered

Details More questions than answers resulted from litigation in a motions hearing April 15 and 17, continuing the hearing to May and vacating the trial date. Christian Johnson, 34, is charged... Read More

Homicide Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murdering Wife

Details A homicide defendant admitted to killing his wife during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on April 15. Mario Banegas Deras, 42, was charged with second-degree murder... Read More

Victim’s Former Girlfriend Raises Possible Homicide Motive

Details A fatal shooting victim’s girlfriend told a jury and DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan that the victim had killed someone the defendant knew during a trial on April 15.... Read More

Defendant’s Former Friend Testifies about Possible Revenge Killing

Details A one-time friend of a fatal shooting defendant testified about a suspected revenge killing in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on April 14. Bernard Eddy, 25,... Read More

Prosecution Won’t Hold Mass Shooting Suspect as Investigation Continues

Details A homicide defendant, held for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting, was permitted pre-trial release before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on April 14. Antwan Shelton, 41, is... Read More

Competency Questioned, Accused Murderer Disrupts Virtual Hearing

By Amber Fienagha - April 15, 2025
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details During a homicide proceeding on April 11, a defendant repeatedly interrupted the hearing as the prosecution attempted to have an expert witness testify about the defendant’s mental capacity. Marcus Barringer,... Read More