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By
Izabella Apodaca [former]
- October 6, 2023
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On Oct. 6, a double homicide defendant accepted a plea offer extended by the prosecution.
Alonzo Lewis, 38, was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed against a minor, and unlawful possession of firearm, for his alleged involvement in the murder of 40-year-old Jaquon Helm and 35-year-old Venius Badgett on May 26, 2018, on the unit block of Galveston Street, SW.
Lewis accepted a plea agreement that required him to plead guilty to two counts of second-degree murder while armed, in exchange for the dismissal of all other charges. Lewis faces 15 years for each charge for a total of 30 years of incarceration.
According to the prosecutors, had the case gone to trial, there would be evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Lewis shot and killed Hill and Badgett.
DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt confirmed that she was satisfied with the defendant’s understanding of his terms and accepted his guilty plea.
Judge Brandt also ordered a stay away no-contact order for the defendant from four witnesses, which was requested by the prosecution.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 28.