Homicide Defendant Waives His Right to DNA Testing

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On Nov. 6, a homicide defendant, Matthew Walker, who is connected to two homicide cases, waived his right to independent DNA testing.

Walker, 25, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 32-year-old David Remen on the 1700 block of Hamlin Street, NE, on Feb. 14, 2019.

Walker is also charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly fatally stabbing 23-year-old Jamal Green-Lee on the 100 block of Michigan Avenue, NE, on April 29, 2019. Green-Lee died on Nov. 4, 2020, due to his injuries.

The prosecution conducted DNA testing for items recovered from the scenes of the incidents, and shared the results with the defense.

After reviewing the results, defense attorney Stephen Logerfo informed the court that Walker is waiving his right to do their own DNA testing.

On Dec 6, the parties will meet in front of DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo for a status hearing.

A bench trial date is set for Jan. 3, yet this may change depending on the status hearing and the court’s schedule.

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