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‘He Did Not Deserve to Die, Especially That Way,’ Says Defendant Accused in Car Crash

By Ella Munnelly - September 4, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details A homicide victim’s family expressed angerwith a plea agreement accepted by the defendant in a vehicular homicide in a hearing on Aug. 30 before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. ... Read More

Homicide Defendant Released After Reopened Preliminary Hearing

Details A homicide defendant was released after the defense was granted a motion to reopen the preliminary hearing in front of D.C Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in an Aug. 30... Read More

Homicide Co-Defendants Waive Their Rights To DNA Testing

Details Co-defendants in a homicide matter waived their rights to DNA testing in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Aug. 30. Juvan Alston, 22, and Davon Alston, 21,... Read More

Homicide Defendant Warned to Stay in Probation Compliance

Details D.C Superior Court Judge Robert Okun warned a homicide defendant about his non-compliance regarding probation requirements during an Aug. 30 hearing. Joseph Smith, 60, is charged with voluntary manslaughter while... Read More

Homicide Defendant Requests More Time For DNA Testing Decision

By Varshana Ramnarine - September 3, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details On Aug. 30, a homicide defendant requested more time to decide whether he wants to waive his right to DNA testing in front of D.C Superior Court Judge Robert Okun.... Read More

Jury Convicts Co-Conspirators of Ten-Year-Old Girl’s Murder, Mass Shooting

Details A jury convicted three individuals on all charges in connection to the murder of a ten-year-old while injuring four other individuals on Sept. 3 before DC Superior Court Judge Robert... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Northeast Homicide

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an ongoing investigation into a homicide in Northeast, Washington D.C. On the morning of September 2, 2024, officers responded to a call regarding an... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that it is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in the 2500 block of Marion Barry Avenue Southeast. The incident occurred on... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Northeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that it is investigating a fatal stabbing incident that occurred in Northeast. The event took place on Sunday, September 1, 2024, around 2:53 p.m.... Read More

Document: MPD Arrests Suspect in Fatal Stabbing in Southeast

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a suspect in a fatal stabbing incident in Southeast. On August 30, 2024, at approximately 4:29 p.m., MPD officers responded to... Read More

Document: MPD Investigating Infant Death as a Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 3, 2024
Daily Stories | Documents | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that they are currently investigating the death of a child in Southeast as a homicide case. On Monday, May 27, 2024, at approximately 11:02... Read More

‘If It Was Your Child, Would You Accept What They’re Giving?’ Asks Victim’s Mother of Sentence in Shooting, Homicide

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe questioned prosecutors on the fairness of Riley Benjamin‘s plea deal on Aug. 30 before sentencing him to 15 years in prison for two shootings... Read More