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By
Jaclyn Sersland [former]
, Rhiannon Little [former] - August 3, 2023
Daily Stories
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Homicides
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stabbing
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Suspects
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Victims
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On Aug. 3, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo granted the defense’s motion to delay a murder trial so they could have DNA evidence in the case independently tested.
Warren Tyson, 53, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, carrying a dangerous weapon and enticing a child in connection to the fatal stabbing of Michael Johnson, 21, on Oct. 22, 2021 on the 4900 block of East Capitol Street, SE. Tyson is alleged to have sent inappropriate material to a minor and that led to an altercation with Johnson.
According to court documents, Johnson was stabbed two times in the abdomen and sustained two cuts to his left arm. He did not survive his injuries.
The case was initially scheduled to go to trial on Sept. 6, but the defense asked to set a new trial date so they could independently test DNA.
Due to scheduling conflicts on both sides the trial is now scheduled to start on Nov. 24, 2024.
Parties will return to court for a status hearing on Feb. 16, 2024.