Parents Of Starved Seven-Week-Old Infant Accept Plea Deal

The parents charged with the murder of their seven-week-old infant accepted a plea deal.

Trinity Jabore was found unconscious by police and then transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead on Dec. 25, 2016.

An autopsy revealed the cause of death to be malnutrition and hyponatremia, with a secondary cause being trunk trauma. The manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Trishelle Jabore, 26, and Jay Crowder, 33, both pleaded guilty to counts of voluntary manslaughter, first degree child cruelty, and welfare fraud. Crowder also pled guilty to a charge of attempted distribution of a controlled substance.

The prosecutor explained how the defendants failed to provide adequate food and nutrition for their child, sold food stamps for cash and never took their child to the hospital. Additionally, Crowder sold synthetic marijuana to an undercover cop.

Judge Jose Lopez accepted the plea and Crowder faces 10 to 12 years in prison, while Jabore faces 6 to 15 years.

Sentencing is set to take place on Sept. 8.

Jeffery Lawrence King Fatally Shot

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Jeffery Lawrence King, of Woodbridge, VA.

King was killed by multiple gunshot wounds. He was found in the 800 block of 46th St., NE, on June 29.

Police have not yet released any suspect information.

Bikila Kejella will be held until his presentment in September

Prosecutors are awaiting an indictment for murder suspect Bikila Kejella.

Kejella faces charges of first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Eric Garrett. Garrett was found on the morning of September 12, 2016 in the 2300 block of 11th St. NW, and died days later from multiple gunshot wounds.

Kejella is next due to appear in court on September 7.

Tavon Davis charged with Michael Vest’s murder

Tavon Maurice Davis was arrested and charged Friday for the alleged murder of Michael Vest.

The 22-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder while armed.

Vest was found last week suffering from blunt force trauma to the head in the 1300 block of Trinidad Ave., NE. Responding officers determined he was already dead by the time they arrived.

Davis is due to appear in court on July 10.

Man charged with murder of Corrina Mehiel scheduled to undergo mental observation

The man charged with the alleged murder of Corrina Mehiel has been scheduled to undergo a mental observation.

El Hadji Alpha Madiou Toure was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed and theft in March, when Mehiel was found in her apartment with multiple apparent stab wounds. According to certain evidence, the wounds suggest Mehiel was tortured before she died. Evidence also suggests Toure stole thousands of dollars from Mehiel’s bank account.

Judge Lyn Leibovitz found probable cause for murder in April during the preliminary hearing or Toure.

In a hearing Thursday morning, Toure was informed he will be speaking with a social worker until his next appearance on July 10.

Police investigating shooting of Malachi Yisrael

Police are investigating the death of 43-year-old Malachi Yisrael on July 5.

Yisrael was discovered by police, suffering from gunshot wounds, on the 300 block of 50th Street, NE around 9:53 p.m. He was then transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police have not released any information about a suspect.

Mark Beasley Trial begins with MPD Officer testimony

The murder trial for Mark Beasley began Wednesday with opening statements.

Beasley is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly fatally shooting Darryn Conte, 39, on April 26, 2015 in the 400 block of Butternut St., NW.

During opening statements, the defense said their client is not the one who murdered Conte, but suggested that it was instead one of his friends.

An Uber driver was also called to testify, as he was driving by the area right before Conte was killed. The man testified that he saw an argument occurring, and later heard gunshots. He picked up his client and drove away, waiting until later to notify the police of what he heard.

The trial is set to resume on July 10.

George Denny Jr. fatally shot

A 46-year-old man was found by police Wednesday morning suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.

The victim, George Denny Jr., was found in the unit block of Galveston St., SW around midnight. Denny Jr. was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Police have yet to release any suspect information.

Peter Spencer ruled competent, plea deal expected

The man charged with the death of his father was ruled competent to stand trial.

Peter Spencer is charged with second-degree murder while armed after he allegedly killed Harrison Spencer on August 10, 2016.

During the hearing, the government agreed to share any medical records it hasn’t already shared with the defense.

The government and defense said they plan to come to an agreement regarding a plea deal in the next few weeks. According to court records, a plea deal has not been finalized.

In 2018 the case was continued to for an evaluation of the defendant and to check on the appropriate course of the case.

A felony status conference is expected to be held on April 13.

Victim’s high school sweetheart testifies in murder trial

A woman who picked up Onyekachi Osuchukwu III from the airport and drove him to a friend’s house where he was later killed testified at his murder suspect’s trial.

Eugene Burns is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Onyekachi Osuchukwu III on November 15, 2015.

Osuchukwu was living in California, but made frequent trips to DC, the woman testified. The woman said Osuchukwu and Burns had been friends for as long as she could remember. The last time she saw Osuchukwu she had dropped him off at Burns’ mother’s home. The next day, Osuchukwu’s family called and told her he had been shot. In disbelief, she contacted Burns via Instagram to find out what happened. Burns told her that he left his apartment that night and left his door unlocked so Osuchukwu could enter. He said when he returned the next morning he found him dead in the apartment.

The witness said Osuchukwu had dealt drugs in high school, but she was unsure if he was selling around the time he was killed. She also said that one time she overheard Osuchukwu ask Burns about getting a gun.

An expert from the Chief Medical Examiner’s officer said Osuchukwu was shot four times. The expert witness said if the gunshots didn’t initially kill him, the loss of blood would have. The expert witness also said that based upon his experience and location of the entrance and exit wounds meant, the shooter was more than likely behind the Osuchukwu or just to his left.

Suspect charged in November 2016 homicide

Troy Souder, 26, was charged for the fatal shooting of Marcus Barnes, 24.

Barnes was discovered by police, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, around 11:00 pm last November. He was then transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Souder was charged with second-degree murder while armed.

Medical examination set for Malcolm Cunningham

Malcolm Cunningham, charged with the second-degree murder of a 79-year-old man, has set a date for his medical examination.

Cunningham was arrested and charged in April for allegedly attacking David Norwood on Capitol Hill. Norwood was found dead with multiple apparent stab wounds.

In court Wednesday afternoon, Judge Jose Lopez, the prosecution and the defense agreed on a date to move forward with the medical examination to test for Cunningham’s competency. Cunningham’s next date is set for August 18.

Michael Vest found dead with apparent head trauma

Police are investigating the death of 29-year-old Michael Vest, who was found unconscious in the 1300 block of Trinidad Ave., NE.

When emergency workers arrived, Vest was discovered suffering from head trauma and then pronounced dead. Vest was then transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Police have yet to release any suspect information.

Kimberly Shaw ordered held without bail

A woman charged with murder was ordered held without bail, despite attempts by her attorney to argue she acted in self defense.

Kimberly Shaw was charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly killing 23-year-old Leonte Cox in the 1600 block of R St., SE..

Shaw’s attorney argued she was assaulted several times by Cox including on the night of the incident. Despite this, she was still ordered held due to prior convictions.

After hearing that Shaw would be held, the defense put in a request that any information involving domestic violence be released by the government.

Shaw’s next court date is July 10 at 9 a.m.

Seth Holmes arrested for allegedly shooting Damonta Thompson

Seth Sinquan Holmes was arrested Tuesday and charged with the murder of Damonta Thompson.

Police announced Thompson’s death was the result of a gunshot wound. Thompson was found around 2:00 p.m. in early May, on the 100 block of Irvington St, SW.

More than a month later, Holmes was charged with second-degree murder while armed.

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