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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- November 20, 2019
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Shackled and dressed in an orange jumpsuit from the department of correction, a 54-year-old man pleaded guilty to killing a man in 2018.
Jose Luzunaris is charged with first-degree murder for stabbing 56-year-old Gregory Monroe on Feb 3, 2018, at the Judiciary House Apartments on the 400 block of H Street, NW. Luzunaris was indicted on first-degree murder while armed offenses committed during release, possession of drug paraphernalia offenses committed during release, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Nov. 20, Luzunaris pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. The lesser charges were dropped.
According to the terms of the plea agreement, the defendant could face up to six years in prison for the crime.
Luzunaris is scheduled for a sentencing on Feb. 21, 2020.
According to court documents, the victim suffered from stab wounds to the side of his neck and right ear.