Murder Defendant Waives Right to Test DNA Evidence

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On June 2, Dion Lee waived his rights to independently test DNA evidence collected from a murder crime scene.

Lee, 24, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the shooting that killed 54-year-old Pamela Thomas on Feb. 9, 2022 on the 500 block of Division Avenue, NE.

According to court documents, Thomas was found by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle.

DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe reminded Lee that if he waived his rights now he could not request to independently test the DNA evidence at a later date.

Trial is slated to begin Aug. 12, 2024.

Parties are expected back June 28, 2024 for a trial readiness hearing.