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By
Michelle Roldan
- March 18, 2025
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During a status hearing on March 18 before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park, the prosecution presented crime scene evidence they say is a close match to the defendant’s DNA profile, prompting the defense to ask for a retest of the genetic samples by their expert.
Jayden Bracey, 23, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business. These charges stem from his alleged involvement in the murder of Angela Washington, 42, on Sept. 2, 2021, on the 3300 block of 10th Place, SE.
During the proceeding, the prosecution presented physical evidence including bullet fragments, six casings, nine additional ballistic remnants, and four swabbed casings in their case.
The swabbed casings underwent DNA analysis and fingerprint testing, and one of the casings returned with identification information that is said to implicate Brady, according to the prosecution.
Bracey and his defense attorney, Todd Baldwin, agreed to have one casing retested by their expert.
Parties are slated to reconvene June 6.