Darrell Moore Archives - D.C. Witness

Jury Convicts Defendant in Homicide Over Sexual Slur

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom convicted a homicide defendant of all charges on March 4, following a two-week long trial. Darrell Moore, 47, was convicted... Read More

Prosecutors Say Homicide Suspect Texted, ‘I Need Protection From Police’

Details Prosecutors presented text messages in a jury trial indicating a homicide defendant was worried about police in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom on Feb. 26. Darrell Moore, 47,... Read More

Defense Notes Description Discrepancies in Homicide Trial

Details An eyewitness to a homicide provided different descriptions of the suspect before a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom on Feb. 20. Darrell Moore, 47, is charged... Read More

Jailed Witness Testifies, ‘I Never Agreed To None Of This,’ in Murder Trial

By Allyson Nelles - February 24, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details An incarcerated witness in a homicide trial refused to answer questions and faced the threat of being held in contempt of court before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on... Read More

Opening Statements in Murder Trial Over Sexual Slur

Details Parties gave opening statements in an insult generated homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Feb. 19. Darrell Moore, 47, is charged with first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

‘You Need to Listen More and Talk Less,’ Judge Says to Homicide Defendant

Details On March 15, before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe, a homicide defendant argued to represent himself in a homicide case. Darrell Moore, 47, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Trial Deadlines Set While Parties Await DNA Testing Results in Homicide Case

Details During an April 21 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe set deadlines for trial preparations while parties wait for DNA testing results. Darrell Moore, 45, is charged with first-degree... Read More

Defendant Receives New Defense Attorney

Details A defendant charged with murder was appointed a new defense attorney after dissatisfaction with his former lawyer. Darrell Moore, 45, is accused of shooting 38-year-old Julius Hayes on the afternoon... Read More

Murder Defendant Arraigned, Scheduled for Trial

Details Darrell Moore, 44, was arraigned on first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents, on... Read More

Murder Defendant to Remain in Jail After Judge Finds Probable Cause

Details A murder defendant will remain held at DC Jail after a judge ruled that the case against him has enough evidence to go to trial. Darrell Moore, 44, is accused... Read More

Detective Takes Stand in Preliminary Hearing for Murder Defendant

Details The lead detective in a homicide investigation gave his testimony during a preliminary hearing to determine if the case has enough evidence to go to trial. Darrell Moore is charged... Read More

Murder Case Set for Preliminary Hearing

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a preliminary hearing to determine if a murder case has enough evidence to go to trial after learning that a plea deal has been... Read More