Case Acquitted: Multiple Witnesses Testify Regarding Stolen Car Associated with Homicide Case

By Isabella Quink [former] - March 3, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Sutton was acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on March 23, 2023.

On the second day of a jury trial in a murder case, multiple witnesses testified regarding evidence of a stolen car associated with the homicide.

Kaevon Sutton, 21, is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of Aujee Tyler, 22. Tyler was shot multiple times on the 3500 block of Stanton Road, SE on March 19, 2018. Despite all life-saving efforts, he passed away at Washington Hospital Center later that day.

A witness testified on March 2 that a white Nissan Altima was stolen from her in February 2018. The same Altima was recovered after the homicide with evidence Sutton had been driving the car.

Court documents state that a different witness had an argument with Sutton because the car was stolen. The witness also said Sutton was seen after the homicide in the driver’s seat of the Altima about a block away from the scene.

An MPD detective testified that while executing a search warrant for a residence, Sutton was allegedly staying at, the Altima key fob and stolen license plate were recovered. The original owner of the car confirmed those were hers.

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan released the jury early due to a scheduling conflict with a witness. 

The trial is slated to resume on March 6.