Judge Finds Sufficient Probable Cause in Murder Case

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 21, 2020
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On Aug. 21, a judge determined that there is sufficient probable cause that defendants committed a murder.

Elton Wiggins, Lejeezan Toudle and Devon Stephens are charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly participating in the premeditated shooting of Eugene Isaac Jr. on Feb. 15 on the 100 block of N Street, NW. 

The prosecutor  argued that there was enough empirical evidence to support the claim of probable cause, citing  location evidence, local surveillance evidence, the co-defendants connections to the firearm and text messages. She also propounded that Toudle’s actions on that day are clearly not consistent with someone who is not involved. Toudle alledgedly sent texts to co-defendants about how to avoid GPS tracking and took back the firearm that was used in the murder.  

Toudle’s attorney, Terrence Austin, rebutted saying the prosecution is cherry-picking information that fits their narrative. He argued that is overstating and overreaching to corroborate whatever fits his version of events. 

Judge Dayson ruled that the most damning evidence in this case is that it appears that all three co-defendants were in the same general vicinity. 

She said the consistency of their movement showed there was some type of plan, although it is unclear specifically about what type of plan the defendants had.

Judge Dayson also denied a supervised release request for Toudle because of his previous record of noncompliance. 

The next hearing is set for Nov. 6.