Judge Approves Further DNA Evidence is Necessary for Homicide Case

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On Jan. 25, a defendant was scheduled for a hearing to discuss potential witnesses and DNA evidence.

Antwon Greene, 34, was sentenced to 48 years in prison in 2015 for felony murder, first-degree murder while armed, and a related weapons charge in the killing of Breond Keyes in 2014 at a Southeast Washington barber shop.

Now, in a post-dispositional hearing, counsel made arguments on the need for an evidentiary hearing on the filed motion and identified potential witnesses.

Steve Kreisher, attorney for Greene, said he wanted to call a molecular geneticist to review the DNA of the scene of the crime.

“This is a DNA case and the issues need to be thoroughly reviewed,” said Kreisher.

The prosecution said they were not clear on why they needed to call the expert witness. The defense explained that this case clearly calls for a third-party analysis of the DNA, meaning the DNA testing of a person other than the suspect.

“I agree this is substantially a DNA issue,” said DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe.

The defense proceeded to list their remaining potential witnesses. According to the defense, two of the witnesses they wish to call could take Greene out of the scene of the crime.

“I don’t determine what witnesses to call. I will hold a hearing on this.” Judge Iscoe said.

The next hearing will be scheduled through the judge’s chambers as both parties will email Judge Iscoe by Feb. 9 on their respective witness list.