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Izabella Apodaca [former]
- October 3, 2023
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On Sept. 29, a homicide defendant accepted a plea offer extended by the prosecution.
Carson Posey, 23, was originally charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in the murder of 28-year-old Shantal Hill on April 15, 2020, on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW.
Posey accepted a deal that required him to plead guilty to one count of second-degree murder while armed, in exchange for the dismissal of all other charges and a misdemeanor case. He faces 12-to-18 years incarcerated and must register as a gun offender.
According to the prosecutors, had the case gone to trial, there would be evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Posey shot and killed Hill.
DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe confirmed he was satisfied with the defendant’s understanding of the terms and accepted his guilty plea.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 19.
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