Victims Archives - D.C. Witness

Defense Argues Homicide Defendant’s Arrest Was Unconstitutional

Details DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman heard arguments on a motion about a defendant’s Fourth Amendment rights against illegal seizure during a hearing for a fatal shooting case on April... Read More

Witnesses Testify About Lengthy Blood Trail in Homicide Trial

Details Prosecutors called multiple witnesses who testified about a blood trail at the crime scene during a fatal shooting trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 21. Ranje... Read More

Defense Challenges Motive of Key Witness in Murder Closing

Details The prosecution claimed a “blizzard” of evidence proves Bernard Eddy‘s guilt in a homicide case, while the defense said the case rested on a single unreliable witness during closing arguments... Read More

Document: 04.20.25 MPD Investigating Congress Heights Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a homicide that occurred on April 18 in Southeast Washington, D.C. Officers found 18-year-old Christopher Daniels deceased in the 1300 block... Read More

Digital Evidence Places Homicide Defendant Near Crime Scene

Details Prosecution witnesses testified digital evidence and social media posts place a homicide defendant close to the crime scene in DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan’s courtroom on April 17. Bernard... 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 Amber Fienagha - 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