Counsel Considers What Graphic Images to Show Jury in Murder Case

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 5, 2019
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During a status hearing on Sept. 5, a defense attorney referred to a 2-year-old victim’s body as being “fileted” in photos that could potentially be shown to a jury.  

James Embre is charged with felony murder, first-degree cruelty to children and second-degree cruelty to children for his allerged role in the death of 2-year-old Aceyson Aizim Ahmad on the 3400 block of A Street, SE on April 17. According to court documents, Embre, 26 was involved in a romantic relationship with Ahmad’s mother. 

The prosecution and defense attorney, Andrew L. Ain, discussed which photos to share with the jury because they displayed graphic content.

Counsel also agreed to remove the sounds of police sirens from a video where the boy’s mother and sister are talking. Counsel said the sirens would trigger the girl. 

D.C. Witness reported that DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna ordered Aug. 28 that the girl could testify in the case. 

According to court documents, Ahmad’s sister was six years old at the time of the murder. She is seven now. Ahmad’s sister is the only eyewitness to the events leading up to Ahmad’s death besides Embre, 24.

In addition to deciphering photos and removing the sound of the sirens from the video, the prosecution is trying to narrow down witnesses from more than 60 to 10.

A status hearing is scheduled on Sept. 9.