DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan sentenced a murder defendant to 20 years in prison on July 28. Read more »

A defendant who killed his cousin’s romantic partner accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on April 17.  Charles Best, 28, was originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year for his involvement in a shooting that occurred on Feb. Read more »

A defendant pleaded not guilty to premeditated murder before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Nov. Read more »

A stabbing defendant was removed from court after an outburst during a mental observation hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Aug. Read more »

On March 13, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a homicide.  Charles D. Read more »

On March 13, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan found probable cause that a homicide defendant was the perpetrator in the incident.  Charles D. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a shooting that killed a man on Feb. Read more »

On July 31, sentencing for Charles Monroe was delayed because he refused to take a plea deal.  Monroe, 18, was charged with multiple counts of robbery while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, armed carjacking, destruction of property $1000 or more, unauthorized use of a vehicle, assault with a dangerous weapon, second degree cruelty to children while armed, and assault with intent to commit robbery while armed in connection with a non-fatal shooting that took place on July 10, 2021 at the 700 block of 7th Street SE. Read more »

A gregarious true crime fanatic, Carlin Fisher is a recent college graduate who is pursuing investigative reporting. Read more »

A mother, whose son was convicted of first-degree murder, recently told D.C. Read more »