Murder Defendant’s Sentencing Delayed

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DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe delayed a homicide defendant’s sentencing on Sept. 6 to allow his attorney to review the prosecution’s sentencing memorandum, which they provided the previous day.

Marvin Lopez, 43, was found guilty by a jury of premeditated first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for fatally shooting 27-year-old Evelyn Arroyo on Dec. 24, 2014, on the 3900 block of 14th Street, NW.

Throughout the trial, prosecutors provided evidence that Arroyo had stalked and threatened Arroyo, his former girlfriend before killing her.

Judge O’Keefe delayed the hearing to allow both parties to review the relevant documents.

The case will reconvene on Oct. 25.