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Judge Modifies Release Conditions for Murder Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz modified a murder defendant’s release conditions to facilitate his job search endeavors on March 21. Lamar Wright, 21, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder... Read More

Homicide Defendant is ‘Likely Incompetent,’ Defense’s Expert Witness Says

Details The defense called on an expert witness in adult and forensic psychiatry to discuss a defendant’s competence to stand trial in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on... Read More

Judge Delays Trial for Fatal Shooting Case

Details A homicide trial was postponed by DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park following changes with a witness, allowing the defense to have more time with evidence during a hearing on... Read More

After 5 Years, A Defendant Maintains Innocence and Heads for Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard a homicide defendant officially reject a plea offer during a hearing on March 21. Thomas Fields Jr., 37, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Prosecution Requests More Time in Murder Case

By Michelle Roldan - March 25, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Suspects | Victims |

Details The prosecution in a homicide case said more time was needed to test DNA evidence. Vanessa Bonaparte, 32, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, threat to kidnap or... Read More

Defense Seeks Independent Testing in Homicide Case

By Michelle Roldan - March 25, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details A homicide defendant’s attorney alerted DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan that they plan to independently test DNA evidence during a hearing on March 21. Wonell A. Jones Jr., 37,... Read More

Judge Rules Prosecution Violation Ahead of Murder Trial

Details During a hearing on March 20, DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park said the prosecution was in violation of not disclosing evidence in a murder trial to the defense. He... Read More

Judge Delays Plea Deal As Homicide Defendant Wavers

Details DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz told parties, “I don’t think I can accept this plea under these circumstances,” during a hearing on March 20. The defendant appeared to vacillate... Read More

Data Shows Five Mass Shootings in DC in 2024

Details D.C. Witness recorded a total of five mass shootings in 2024, with 23 total victims. Of those victims, four were homicide victims and 19 were non-fatal shootings victims. The first... Read More

Prosecutor’s Opening Statement Paints Homicide as Payback

Details In their opening statement prosecutors say a homicide was an act fueled by retribution in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on March 19. Deonte Patterson, 28,... Read More

Homicide Defendant Requests Independent DNA Testing

Details A homicide defendant chose to do DNA testing on cartridge casings during an IPA Hearing on March 19 guaranteeing his right to an independent analysis of genetic evidence in front... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Southeast Shooting

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 19, 2025
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced they are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on March 18. Officers responded to the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE,... Read More