The prosecution presented DNA testing results supporting a murder co-defendant murder case before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman during a status hearing on May 2.
Emmanuel Lewis, 35, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside his home or business, and tampering with physical evidence for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Kwame Keith, 25, on the 1800 block of Fairlawn Avenue, SE, on Oct. 30, 2023.
George Pendleton, 43, is charged as an accessory after the fact to murder and tampering with physical evidence for his alleged involvement in the same incident.
The prosecution stated that they provided defense teams with all evidence available. Prosecutors also indicated that their DNA testing of crime scene blood and gloves was complete and that the results were inculpatory towards defendant Lewis.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 15.
