Deonte Spicer Archives - D.C. Witness

Homicide Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment

By Joseph Wolf [former] - September 23, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details A homicide defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges in his arraignment hearing in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Sept. 19. Deonte Spicer, 37, is charged... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Early Morning Bus Stop Murder

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe ruled on June 21 that there was probable cause for a defendant’s involvement in a pre-dawn fatal shooting at a bus stop, stating he... Read More

New Attorney Wants to Review Homicide Defendant’s Competency Finding

Details A homicide defendant’s newly appointed attorney alerted DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe she needs time to review the Department of Behavioral Health’s (DBH) a contested competency report for her... Read More

Preliminary Hearing Postponed Until Murder Defendant Gets New Counsel

Details A homicide defendant expressed frustration and motioned for new counsel before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. in an April 30 hearing. Deonte Spicer, 38, is charged with first-degree premeditated... Read More

Doctor Says Homicide Defendant Made ‘Unsophisticated Attempt to Appear Mentally Disordered’

By Mia Febles [former] - April 5, 2024
Homicides | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details On April 5, a homicide defendant was ruled mentally competent before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. Deonte Spicer, 38, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed for his... Read More

Full Competency Examination Ordered Pending Available Facilities

Details On Jan .24 , arguments were presented before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe regarding a defendant’s mental competency to stand trial. Deonte Spicer, 38, is charged with first-degree premeditated... Read More