Murder Defendent Pleads Guilty to Stabbing

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 14, 2019
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A murder defendent pleaded guilty Sept. 13 to stabbing a man in February.

Darius Murphy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing Jason Wood ,39, on the 1600 block of Benning Road, NE. on Feb. 19.

According to a proper of facts, Murphy got into an altercation with the victim and the victim punched Murphy. 

Murphy revealed a knife after which the victim walked away. Ten minutes later, Murphy approached the victim and stabbed him multiple times and then fled the scene, according to the proffer.

The prosecution recommended a sentence of 12-22 years in prison. 

DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe said he was satisfied with the plea deal and chose to accept it.

Murphy is being held without bail.

Murphy’s sentencing is scheduled on Nov. 15.