Prosecutors told DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on Feb. 14 that they intend to indict additional individuals in a case concerning a homicide defendant allegedly connected to the “Mara Salvatrucha” (MS-13) international criminal gang.
Pedro Joya Argueta, 25, also known by the nickname “Peluche,” is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping, and conspiracy for his alleged involvement in the execution-style killing of Eberson Guerra-Sanchez on April 27, 2019 on the 5200 block of Canal Road, NW.
During the hearing, the prosecution told the court that they are planning to add more suspects. They said that they have already provided evidence supporting their intentions to the defense but that there is more evidence concerning the potential co-defendants. According to the prosecution, this information will be disclosed if and when the potential co-defendants are indicted.
The defense requested that the prosecution provide grand jury transcripts before the other individuals are indicted, and the prosecution didn’t oppose.
Parties are expected to reconvene on May 2.
