Counsel Debates Admissibility of 911 Call

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 18, 2018
Court | Homicides | Suspects |

Counsel in a 2016 homicide case argued April 17 over the introduction of a witness’ 911 call regarding a prior domestic altercation between Donald Hairston and Stephanie Goodloe.

According to Hairston’s defense attorneys, Mani Golzari and Lauren Johnson,  the testimony should not be allowed because the prosecution didn’t find any police records to corroborate the allegation.

Hairston is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Goodloe on June 18, 2016, on the 700 block of Kentucky Avenue, SE. 

The prosecution said they were also planning to introduce evidence showing Hairston’s controlling behavior and consistent stalking as a motive to kill Goodloe.

Apparently, Hairston showed up at Goodloe’s work unannounced on multiple occasions and was often violent. The prosecution told Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson that Hairston allegedly stole Goodloe’s keys and physically assaulted her.

The trial is expected to move forward on April 19 after jury selection is completed.