Search Icon Search site

Search

DNA Testing Delays Hearing in Domestic Violence Homicide Case

DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan scheduled a status hearing after delays with finalizing DNA testing in a 2020 murder case. 

Daniel Fleetwood, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to the death of 26-year-old Shana Donahue on May 28, 2020, on the 2900 block of N Street, SE. The incident is listed as domestic violence.

Prosecutors told Judge Raffinan Sept. 27 that the items awaiting DNA testing had been on hold since April of last year. The prosecution requested another hearing in four to six weeks while the DNA testing site expedites DNA tests of the items.

Judge Raffinan scheduled another status hearing for Nov. 16.

Read more about this case here.

Victim Notification Service

Sign-up
VNS Alert Icon

Stay up-to-date with incidents updates and stories, as and when they happen.

Donate Star Icon

Donate

Unlike so many organizations involved in criminal justice we have one goal – bring transparency and accountability to the DC criminal justice system.

Help us continue

Give now