Experts for Examination of Evidence Appear at Murder Hearing

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On Nov. 10, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun held a motion hearing where two experts in digital forensic investigations testified for the defendant and the prosecutor to look at phones for the crime.

Alonzo Lewis, 33, allegedly shot Jaquon Helm, 40, and Venius Badgett, 35, on the unit block of Galveston Street, SW inside the Gardens Apartments’ parking lot on May 26. Lewis is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with the intent to kill while armed against a minor, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction.

The experts examined multiple phones connected to the case.

The phones have had multiple examinations by both companies. However, according to the prosecutor’s expert, the phones have not been altered with.

According to the Washington Post, the couple had been married for six years. They had five children who were not hurt during the incident.

The motions hearing was deferred until the defense’s recusal motion is filed. Motions in the case are due by Nov. 28 and responses are due on Dec. 12.

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