Darnell Rackett Archives

Defendant’s Murder Charge Dismissed Per Plea Deal

Details A man initially charged with murder pleaded pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit armed robbery after making a deal with the prosecution. Darnell Rackett, 20, was initially charged... Read More

Judge Denies Defense’s Motion to Suppress ID of Juvenile in Murder Case

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 8, 2021
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details On March 8, a DC judge rejected defense counsel’s motion to suppress identifications made by two officers in relation to a juvenile who is charged with murder. The juvenile is... Read More

Judge Hears 3 Murder Cases

Details On Feb. 18, DC Superior Court Judge Jonathan Pittman presided over hearings for three murder cases. Christian Arndt, 28, is accused of beating his 54-year-old father, Donald Arndt, to death... Read More

Defense Requests Forensic Exam for Murder Defendant

Details On Jan. 19, a defense attorney in a murder case requested a forensic psych exam for her client. Darnell Rackett is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the fatal... Read More

Judge Holds 4 and Releases 25 During Initial Hearings

Details On Nov. 11, DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe held four defendants and released 25 during initial hearings. Those held include Darnell Rackett, who is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More