Murder Defendant Takes Agency of Life, Judge Says

By D.C. Witness Staff - January 27, 2021
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A murder defendant, who was recently put on probation, was acknowledged Jan. 27 for being in compliance with her release conditions.  

Lakeesha Wilson, 42, was convicted of first-degree murder while armed in the stabbing of 20-year-old Tomika Blackwell on Jan. 17, 2000, on the 100 block of Atlantic Street, SE. 

During the probation review hearing, it was reported that Wilson is in compliance with her probation conditions.

According to a representative from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Colombia (CSOSA) and a representative of the Public Defenders Office, Wilson is doing is well on probation. She has even acclimated to the community by actively participating in community groups.

She also tested negative for illegal substances.

Judge Danya Dayson congratulated Wilson for “taking agency over her own life.”

The drug test was not discussed in open court.

Wilson was the leader of a group of young women who went to Blackwell’s apartment with the intention of physically attacking her after an altercation that occurred the night prior, according to court documents. Blackwell physically assaulted Wilson’s sister.

In retaliation Wilson, along with six friends, arrived at Blackwell’s apartment and stabbed Blackwell to death with a butcher knife, court documents said.

Wilson was convicted on Nov 8, 2000, and was sentenced to 36 years to life in prison by Judge Russell F. Canan. 

On Dec 23, 2020, Judge Dayson signed a compassionate release order. 

Wilson’s next probation review hearing is scheduled for June 11.