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Saeve Evans still awaiting indictment


Saeve Evans appeared in court for a felony status conference.

Evans allegedly fatally shot Breyona McMillian, 16, in the 1200 Block I Street, SE on Nov. 25, 2016.

Judge Hiram Puig-Lugo asked the prosecutor if she was ready to indict Evans, but she said that they won’t be ready to indict until next month. Prosecutors have nine months from when charges are filed to indict suspects.

Evans’ attorney complained that the eight-month wait has been too long and that they shouldn’t have to wait any longer.

The prosecutor said that they would indict if they could but they aren’t ready.

They are set to reappear in court on Aug. 29 for the indictment.

 

Jermaine Richards Jr. fatally shot


Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jermaine Richards Jr.

Richards was discovered by police around 2:55 p.m., on July 30, in the 4400 block of Quarles Street, NE. He was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC fire and EMS found no signs consistent with life and he was pronounced dead.

Police have not yet released any suspect information.

Judge denies request for preliminary hearing before trial


The alleged suspects in the murder of 50-year-old Lenard Wills appeared in court for a status hearing.

Joseph Barbour, Willie Glover and Charles McRae allegedly stabbed Wills on Dec. 21, 2015 on the 700 block of 24th Street, NE.

In court, Judge Hiram Puig-Lugo asked McRae and Barbour if they wanted evidence, collected from the government, to be tested by independent DNA experts. Both defendants said they did not want the DNA evidence to be independently tested.

The judge allowed the government to reject subpoenas the defense had issued, stating that the defense hadn’t shown a need for the subpoenas.

A debate also occurred over having a pretrial hearing to discuss evidence and a conspiracy charge. The defense wanted to hold a pretrial hearing in order to discuss the conspiracy charge but the judge said they would continue with the motions hearing.

The hearing is set to take place on Aug. 14.

Government requests Jose Rodriguez undergo fingerprinting


The defense for Jose Rodriguez-Cruz and the government discussed DNA evidence in a status hearing while Rodriguez-Cruz awaits a trial.

Rodriguez allegedly killed 47-year-old Pamela Butler and was charged with first-degree murder on April 10. According to detectives he has had a history of alleged violence.

The government said some DNA testing had been conducted but the results indicated that no DNA was discovered. They also stated that they would give the defense any additional results if they decide to do more DNA testing. In order to do more testing the government requested that Rodriguez have be fingerprinted.

They are set to appear in court on Sept. 29 for a status hearing.

Suspect charged with wife’s murder dies


The man charged with the murder of his wife has died.

Manuel Antonio Ramos, 70, allegedly fatally stabbed his common-law wife Santos Lydia Ventura on June 7, 2015 on the 1400 block of T Street, NW.

Ramos died on May 15, 2016, at Washington Adventist Hospital, according to the motion filed by the government.

The 70-year-old suffered from a stroke after the alleged murder and had been at St. Elizabeth Hospital since then.

Daniel Parker Fatally Shot

Editors Note: The defendant in this case has since been acquitted on all counts. 

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Daniel Shelton Parker.

Parker was discovered by police around 11:19 p.m., on July 26, in the 2000 block of Fairlawn Ave. He was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC fire and EMS found no signs consistent with life and he was pronounced dead.

The police are still looking for suspects.

Victor Williams fatally shot


Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Victor Williams.

Williams was discovered by police around 8:30 a.m., on July 26, on the Anacostia River Trail, south of the 3300 block of East Capitol Street, SE. He was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Williams displayed no signs consistent with with life and was pronounced dead.

Police have yet to release any suspect information.

Lamont McDonald’s preliminary hearing pushed back


Lamont McDonald remains hospitalized after he was shot earlier this month in a fight with another man, whom he allegedly killed.

McDonald allegedly shot Malachi Yisrael, 43, in 300 block of 50th street, Northeast on July 5. An alleged drug deal between the two resulted in a confrontation. Yisrael hit McDonald multiple times, which caused McDonald to shoot at him. Yisrael was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. Another individual on the scene returned shots at McDonald.

McDonald was excused from a court appearance this week because he was still in the hospital. McDonald’s attorney said they didn’t know when he will be released.

They will again attempt a preliminary hearing on July 31.

Wait continues for mental evaluation of Brandon Franklin


The government said they are still waiting on a report from a doctor evaluating Brandon Franklin.

Franklin allegedly stabbed Marvin Stewart, 49, on Jan. 8, 2015 on the 700 block of 19th ST. NE.

In April, the government requested that Franklin undergo a mental evaluation, giving a timeline of three months for that to be done. On Wednesday, the government said that the doctor conducting the mental evaluation needs to meet with him again, before providing a full mental evaluation.

The defense responded by asking for a month, after the report is delivered, so they can rebut the doctor’s mental evaluation of Franklin.

The judge also asked if he wanted to have DNA testing done independently, on evidence that the government had collect. Franklin stated that he did not want to have independent testing done.

There is a lot both sides hope to get done before the jury trial on Oct. 17.

The are set to appear on Aug. 28 for a status hearing, in hopes that the full mental evaluation has been delivered.

Jamil Betts requests to change his plea and is denied


Jamil Betts’ request to withdraw his previous guilty plea was denied in court.

Betts was arrested in July for the murder of Andre Antwon McConnell, 10 weeks after the victim was fatally shot and killed. McConnell was found in late April on the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace, SE along with another adult male. Both victims were taken to a nearby hospital where McConnell eventually succumbed to his injuries. Betts was charged with second-degree murder while armed.

During a hearing in April of 2016, Betts’ attorney entered a guilty plea, and then shortly after withdrew from the case altogether. Upon receiving a new attorney, Chantaya Redmond-Reid, Betts withdrew his guilty plea, asking to proceed with a trial. In court, Judge Michael Ryan denied the request to withdraw the original plea.

Betts’ sentencing has been scheduled for September 22.

Yashika Green dies from wounds months after shooting


After suffering from a gunshot wound for nearly five months, Yashika Green succumbed to her injuries Friday.

The 42-year-old was found in the early morning of March 1, in a residence on the 200 Block of Wayne Place, SE. Green suffered from an apparent gunshot wound and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where she remained up until her death months later.

The medical examiner determined her death to be a result of complications from a gunshot wound and her manner of death to be a homicide.

Police have yet to release any suspect information.