A murder defendant’s motion for release was denied on April 23.
Samuel Davis, 61, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for allegedly strangling Mawuli Kocuvie on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE. Kocuvie, 53, was killed on Oct. 28, 2017.
At a previous bond hearing on April 13, both parties made arguments about the defendant’s release. The case was to be continued due to Davis’ absence on behalf of a medical situation.
On April 23, the hearing was continued and DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson denied Davis’ motion for release. Judge Dayson, defense attorney Roderick Thompson, and the prosecutors appeared via phone.
A status hearing is scheduled for May 8.
