Homicide Defendant Waives Right to Independent DNA Testing 

By Adriana Marroquin , Alesar Harfoush [former] - April 15, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | stabbing | Suspects | Victims |

On April 14, a murder suspect waived his right to independently test DNA evidence from a crime scene. 

Marcus Isom, 43, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the stabbing of 67-year-old Michael Stover on Jan. 3, 2022, on the 500 block of 55th Street, NE. 

Isom alerted DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun that, after consideration, he was waiving his right to independent DNA testing.  

According to court documents, Isom accused Stover of stealing his money a few days before the incident took place. on the day of the incident, Isom confronted Stover about the missing money, and things got violent. Stover endured a stab wound to his abdomen. 

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers recovered and tested a folding knife, Jordan sneakers and a and a Timberland jacket that belonged to the defendant. 

Trial is slated to begin on Nov. 13. 

Parties are expected back in court for a trial readiness hearing on Oct. 20.