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By
Sadie Herman [former]
, Lexie Manning [former] - October 12, 2023
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On Oct. 12, a defendant waived his right to independently test DNA evidence recovered at a homicide scene.
Malik Seltzer, 23, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm for his alleged role in the killing of 37-year-old Paris Odemns on Sept. 15, 2021, on the 4000 Block of 1st Street, SE.
According to court documents, the homicide occurred after an alleged drug dispute.
Defense counsel, Kevann Gardner, informed the court that they will be waiving their right to independent DNA testing.
The prosecutors also informed the court that they had performed DNA testing on the shell casings involved in the case.
Parties are expected back to court Nov. 14.