DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman delayed sentencing for a defendant who killed his brother on March 20, after parties submitted late filings.
Lamar Odoms, 25, accepted a plea deal on Nov. 21, 2025 for voluntary manslaughter while armed for the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Mark Odoms on Dec. 5, 2024 on the 2700 block of Wade Road, SE. Mark sustained one gunshot wound to his abdomen, leading to his death.
As part of the plea deal, the prosecution agreed to limit their sentencing request at the midpoint of the sentencing guidelines.
At the hearing, Judge Edelman noted that the prosecution sent in a seven-to-eight page letter in support of sentencing, and Lamar’s attorney, Gemma Stevens, sent in a 15-minute video earlier that morning. Judge Edelman stated he was unable to read or watch their materials, and would like to do so before sentencing Lamar.
Both parties agreed to delay sentencing in order for Judge Edelman to review their materials.
Parties set a new sentencing date for March 27.
