DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted a bench warrant to transfer a homicide defendant from custody in Virginia to the District of Columbia during a July 30 hearing.
Lashawn Washington, 34, is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and obstruction of justice in connection with the abduction and murder of 25-year-old Chyna Crawford on Oct. 24, 2023. Crawford was last seen on the 4000 block of South Capitol Street, SW.
According to court documents, Washington allegedly kidnapped Crawford in an attempt to steal personal property, including money.
Defense attorney Sara Kopecki was present.
Washington’s jury trial for this case, which was initially set for October of this year, has been delayed due to his detention and pending cases in Virginia.
Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 7.
