Defense Reveals More Scrutiny is Needed for Evidence Review in Homicide Case

By Marta Fernandez [former] - January 30, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Suspects | Victims |

Parties in a homicide case, discussed an order authorizing transfer of evidence that was filed on last week during a motion hearing regarding a homicide case.   

Alphonso Walker, 44, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, first-degree murder while armed while committing or attempting to commit a robbery, attempted armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in connection to allegedly shooting of 23-year-old Dalonte Wilson and 44-year-old Antone Brown on April 25, 2018, on the 400 block of 61st Street, NE.

During the Jan. 30 hearing, both parties argued over an unpublished article regarding forensic science research. 

“Arguing over an unpublished piece of work is a waste of time,” DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Bradnt said in response. She then asked defense counsel to call their first witness.

Jessica Willis, Walker’s attorney, called an expert witness in forensic science standards and research. 

In regards to the article, the witness explained that a term in the text changed its meaning, therefore, it has to undergo more scrutiny or examination.

Redirect testimony will begin on the next hearing date set for Feb. 3.