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By
Ella Munnelly
- December 2, 2024
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A motion for the return of personal property was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Dec. 2.
Keanan Turner, 35, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, attempted first-degree murder committed against a minor, second-degree cruelty to children, four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, arson, and destruction of property worth less than $1,000.
The conviction stemmed from the shooting deaths of Wanda Wright, 48, and her daughter Ebony Wright, 31, on the 2300 block of Good Hope Court, SE, on April 12, 2021. Ebony’s sister was also a victim but survived, along with Ebony’s three-month-old child.
On Oct. 18, Judge Raffinan sentenced Turner to 69-and-a-half years of imprisonment.
Following the trial, Turner’s father filed a motion for the return of his personal property, which were two guns recovered from his house during a search warrant executed by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
The prosecution opposed this motion, stating that there is no indication the guns were purchased or owned legally. They also stated that they would expect that showing ownership of the property “would be a relatively easy thing to do.”
Frederick Iverson, representing Turner’s dad, stated that the guns were tested and shown not to be the guns used in the events, therefore they are not relevant to this case.
“We just want to make sure we are returning this property to the rightful owner to prevent threat to the community,” stated the prosecution in response.
Judge Raffinan denied the motion. She stated that based on previous case law, it is not clear that this court has jurisdiction to order return of property to a non party. She also stated that even if it does, the prosecution should retain all evidence until any appeal is resolved in this case.
No further dates are set at this time.