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As of March 11, 2020, there have been 31 homicides in the District. The homicides have taken place in 23 neighborhoods throughout the District with Mount Vernon Square/Triangle, Shaw, Southwest…
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A murder defendant’s defense counsel informed a judge that he was withdrawing from the case. Terrance Prue is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 39-year-old Bruce Gilmore…
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During a sentencing on Sept. 24, a defense attorney said he is thankful his client was armed. Mario Alfaro pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for shooting 22-year-old Jonathan Vilchez on the 5400 block…
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One of two murder defendants was appointed new counsel during a status hearing. Demonte Hewitt and Kurt Hewitt , who are cousins, have been charged with second-degree murder while armed for…
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In preparation for a murder trial, a DC Superior Court judge granted defense counsel’s request to lift an order that protects the identity of the prosecution’s witnesses. The order is…
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Even though a man was acquitted of homicide charges connected to a 16-year-old girl’s death, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced him to more than 4 years in prison. Judge…
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Editor’s note: The case against Kenneil Cole was dismissed on Feb. 1, 2023. During a felony arraignment April 9, the defense in a murder case said his client was “unable…
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During a status conference, defense counsel for a teenage murder defendant told a judge that the prosecution disclosed some discovery evidence and plans to send more. Elijah Jarmon is charged…
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On Feb. 21, a murder defendant requested to independently test evidence in his case in preparation for his trial. Mario Alfaro is charged with first-degree murder while armed and two…
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After being held for two years, a murder defendant was found not guilty of the murder of a 16-year-old girl. On Feb. 8, a jury found Saeve Evans not guilty…
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A man charged with the death of a 16-year-old girl was found not guilty Feb. 8. A jury found Saeve Evans not guilty of second-degree murder and possession of a…
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During closing arguments in a murder trial, the defense told a jury that “the wrong man is on trial” for the death of a 16-year-old girl. Saeve Evans is charged…
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