During a status hearing Oct. 16, a murder defendant announced that he would test some evidence for DNA.
Roger Hector Hamilton, 38, is charged with second-degree murder, driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug, and reckless driving for his alleged involvement in the death of 42-year-old Vincent Childs. The incident occurred on the 3200 block of Wheeler Road, SE on March 2, 2018.
Hamilton’s attorney, Joseph Scrofano, said he intends to test the airbags for DNA, but not any of the other items.
Scrofano also requested that DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson remove Hamilton’s GPS tracker since he has been compliant with the conditions of his release for the last 19 months.
Although Hamilton was released on personal recognizance, he is only permitted to drive to work. He is not allowed to drive to any other location.
Judge Dayson refused the request, and kept Hamilton on his current release conditions.
Hamilton is scheduled for a status hearing on Jan. 6, 2020.
