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By
Michelle Roldan
- March 25, 2025
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The prosecution in a homicide case said more time was needed to test DNA evidence.
Vanessa Bonaparte, 32, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, threat to kidnap or injure a person, destruction of property, and tampering with physical evidence, for her alleged involvement in the death of 31-year-old Dwayne Boyd on June 22, 2024, on the 3500 block of East Capitol Street, SE.
During the March 21 hearing, the prosecution also clarified that their DNA testing is still pending, requesting to set another hearing date in 90 days to complete two rounds of DNA testing.
Bonaparte also pleaded not guilty to all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan.
Kevann Gardner, Bonaparte’s attorney, told Judge Ryan of her intent to plead not guilty to all charges and asserted her constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial.
Judge Ryan set the next hearing for Sept. 3.