Judge Continues With Preliminary Hearing In Murder Case

By Russell Schwartz [former] - July 28, 2022
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DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee continued a preliminary hearing for a murder defendant. 

Jose Ramos, 35, is charged with second-degree murder while armed. Ramos was unable to attend the July 28 hearing as he is currently quarantined at the DC Jail. He will be quarantined until Aug. 5.

Ramos is charged with the homicide of 58-year-old Eduardo Cruz. 

On Jan. 25, Metropolitan Police Officers (MPD) discovered Cruz, unconscious and unresponsive, inside of a parked vehicle. Upon being rushed to the hospital Cruz was found to be suffering from suspected bleeding to the brain, among other possible internal injuries. Despite all life saving efforts, Cruz succumbed to his injuries on Jan. 29.

According to court documents, Ramos was neighbors with Cruz and was suspected of engaging in gang activity.  Cruz, who was not known to engage in activities such as drinking or drug use, was irritated by the noise and traffic Ramos seemed to bring to the apartment complex. Witnesses said they heard loud screams and sounds early that morning. 

Cruz was heard asking for forgiveness repeatedly while Ramos and a group of others allegedly insulted him and physically attacked him, according to court documents.

Ramos’ next court date is scheduled for Aug. 11.