Homicide Defendant Waives Right to DNA Testing

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DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan held a status hearing on Nov. 15 for a homicide defendant who decided to waive his right to DNA testing after being provided with all the evidence that was found in relation to the crime in 2015.

Oscar Ramos, who was arrested when he was 32-years-old, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with the intent to kill while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for allegedly shooting two victims on May 28, 2015, on Interstate 295 at Exit 1 in Southwest DC.

One of the victims, 50-year-old Pedro Alvarado, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other victim was treated for life-threatening injuries at a local hospital.

Police suspect the motive was road rage.

Ramos was arrested and charged for the crime in 2022, nearly 7 years later.

The next hearing will be held on Oct.26, 2023. The defendant is currently being held at the DC Jail.

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