Judge Approves Murder Defendant’s Transfer to St. Elizabeth's Hospital

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A DC Superior Court judge ordered the transfer of a murder defendant to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution.

John Woods, 67, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the Feb. 19 shooting of 60-year-old Geno Freeman on the 6000 Block of Chillum Place, NE.

Defense attorney Pierce Suen asked Judge Steven Wellner to transfer Woods to St. Elizabeth’s after the results of his last exam, which was done at DC Jail, were inconclusive.

Suen also asked Judge Wellner to seal the incomplete mental evaluation in order to protect Woods’ personal information and possible diagnoses. The judge accepted both requests.

Woods’ next hearing is scheduled for July 12.

Will Lawrence and Mara Osterburg wrote this article.

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Judge Approves Murder Defendant’s Transfer to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital