Prosecution Seeks Indictment for Northeast Stabbing  

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After announcing their investigation’s completion, the prosecutor told DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Oct. 14 that the she is ready to pursue an indictment.

Marcus Isom, 42, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing his 67-year-old uncle, Michael Stover, on Jan. 3 on the 500 block of 55th Street, NE. According to court documents, Isom accused Stover of taking his money during a party on Dec. 27, 2021. 

Defense attorney Jason Clark confirmed Isom will be in COVID-19 quarantine until next week.

Judge Okun continued the hearing, so that all parties could be present.

The next hearing was scheduled for Dec. 16.