DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt granted a homicide defendant’s unopposed motion for release on Sept. 11.
George Mudd, 72, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and felony murder, with aggravating factors of being especially heinous or cruel while committing or attempting to commit a robbery. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing and rape of Susan Cvengros, 24, that occurred on May 21, 1999 on the 400 block of F Street, NE. Cvengros was found dead in her bedroom with six stab wounds.
According to court documents, Mudd was arrested in 2025, allegedly connected by DNA evidence.
Mudd’s defense attorney, Jessica Willis, filed a motion for release in late August, citing multiple health ailments that Mudd is experiencing, and the “weak evidence” the prosecution has against Mudd.
The prosecutors stated they don’t concede the evidence is weak, but alerted the court they would not oppose releasing Mudd with GPS monitoring to ensure he receives the treatment needed for his medical conditions.
“Due to [a] factor, which includes multiple health related issues that have started to degenerate at this point in time, and seeing that there’s no opposition from the government, the court at this time finds that there is a condition or combination of conditions to ensure the safety of the community,” Judge Brandt told the parties, adding Mudd had remained in the community without issue for 26 years between his alleged involvement in the incident and his arrest.
She ordered Mudd be placed on a GPS monitor, and allowed him to live at a senior residential facility.
Parties are slated to reconvene Jan. 22.
