DC Family Receives Justice After 8 Years, Defendant Sentenced  to 30 Years in Prison

By Zakiyia Ortiz [former] - October 7, 2022
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | stabbing | Suspects | Victims |

DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee sentenced a middle-aged man to 30 years in prison for murder.  

Mark Kenyatta Bowser, Jr., who was initially indicted in June of 2015, was sentenced for first-degree murder while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a weapon outside the home and/or place of business. 

Bowser, 43, fatally stabbed Tracy Womack, 39, on the 4600 block of Benning Road, SE in 2014. Womack died at a nearby hospital hours later.

The prosecution brought up Bowser’s deceptive and threatening attempt to intimidate a witness from testifying. He apparently sent a letter that encompassed “bi**ch** are lying on me in this case” along with a map to witnesses’ houses. The letter was sent to someone known as “T-Dog” or “Murder.”

DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee said the letter “isn’t sufficient and was not an obvious way to discredit the witness from testifying or to leave town. Does it constitute a threat? No, it does not withstand further scrutiny.” 

“My mother was strong and a great woman,” Womack’s daughter said. “She possessed an aura before and after her death. My brother’s mental health was destroyed and he has to forever deal with that. My mom’s death prolonged through the 8-years of torcher. Harsh and the strictest punishment of life without the possibility of parole should be given to Mr. Browser today.”

The victim’s sister said, “I love and miss my baby sister. Her beautiful smile, it’s all tears every time I think of her not being here to fill us with laughter, being able to call her to do my hair, and hearing her voice. We have lost time for this crime and other crimes Mr. Browser has committed. I wear red today because it was her favorite color, and it hurts me that our mom can’t be here to see the justice she oh-so deserves today. I am asking you judge Lee to give him the full sentence he deserves for what he did to my sister.”

Other victim impact statements expressed the anger and pain felt as well.

“This crime has affected me,” Womack’s friend said. “You are a COWARD. Do your time… do your fu**ing time. YOU TOOK HER FROM US.”

Judge Lee called upon the US Marshalls to have her removed from the stand to calm down because lashing and actions were not allowed.

Browser’s defense attorney Errin Scialpi said Bowser is a good father, grandfather, and relative and that he has had great compliance over the past 8-years.

The prosecution says she has followed Womacks devoted family from the time she was introduced to the case until Oct  7.

She said she has told the family it was going to take a while to get the justice they deserve, but today is the day. “The defense asks for mercy,” but it is too late for him. He has never accepted his responsibilities or said he was sorry until now, the prosecutor said.

“I have repeatedly seen the incidence of PCP being the contributing factor. It wasn’t just a killing. It was a slow and painful death. They aren’t fixable and I agree with the prosecution that it is  too late,” Judge Lee said.

In addition, Bowser will also serve five years on supervised release.