Christopher Washington Archives

Victim’s Mother Sits ‘in Grief’ at Sentencing Hearing

Details A homicide defendant, who previously refused to appear, was sentenced to 45 years in prison by DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on June 14. Terrell Poe, 37, was convicted by... Read More

Convicted Murderer Refused to Get Off the Bus for Sentencing

Details After being found guilty of murder, Terrell Poe failed to appear for his sentencing hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on May 31. Poe, 37, was convicted by... Read More

Homicide Defendant Guilty of All Charges

Details On Feb. 15, a homicide defendant was found guilty of all charges before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Terrell Poe, 37, was charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession... Read More

‘Rely on Your Recollection,’ Judge Tells Jury Following Closing Statements

By Audrey Staudacher [former] , Maria Andrea Morales [former] - February 14, 2024
Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details On Feb. 13, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe heard closing statements from parties, regarding a fatal shooting case and offered some last minute advice. Terrell Poe, 37, is charged... Read More

More Witnesses Called in Homicide Case

Details On Feb.12, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe presided over the testimony of five additional witnesses, each shedding light on their expertise and involvement in a fatal shooting case. Terrell... Read More

‘I Was Scared For My Life,’ Key Witness Testifies in Homicide Trial

Details On Feb. 8, testimony in a murder trial before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe was interrupted by a courtroom outburst perceived as a threat. Terrell Poe, 37, is charged... Read More

‘We Didn’t Know Where He Was,’ Victim’s Mother Testifies in Homicide Trial

Details On Feb. 6, an opening statement was presented along with testimony from several prosecution witnesses at the start of a fatal shooting trial before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe.... Read More

Judge Rules on Evidence in Murder Case

Details On Feb. 5, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe ruled on several prosecution motions to introduce evidence before selecting a jury for a homicide trial. Terrell Poe, 37, is charged... Read More

Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

Details On Dec. 15, a homicide defendant rejected a plea offer extended by prosecutors in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Terrell Poe, 37, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Motion for Dismissal Denied

Details On Sept. 15, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe denied a motion that charges against Terrell Poe be dismissed over a jurisdiction question. Poe, 36, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Attorney Says She Hopes to Change Jurisdiction

Details A defendant’s attorney is attempting to change jurisdiction in a homicide case. Terrell Poe, 35, is being charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime... Read More

Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal

Details During a June 27 hearing, a homicide defendant rejected a plea agreement as parties discussed pending DNA evidence. Terrell Poe, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of... Read More