Dorsey Jones Archives - D.C. Witness

After Four Days of Trial, a 2014 Murder Case was Handed to the Jury

Details Mark Bowser is accused of stabbing 39-year-old Tracy Womack more than 40 times during the early hours of Sept. 20, 2014, in an apartment on the 4600 Block of Benning... Read More

Murder Trial Continues into Day 3

Details A murder trial centered on a fatal stabbing that occurred nearly eight years ago continued into its third day. Mark Bowser, 39, is on trial for the death of 39-year-old... Read More

Witnesses Describe Aftermath of Deadly 2014 Stabbing During Trial

Details Eyewitnesses in a murder trial described the aftermath of a 2014 altercation that left a woman dead from more than 40 stab wounds, with their statements facing the scrutiny of... Read More

Murder Trial Begins for Defendant Accused of Brutal Stabbing

Details Attorneys delivered their opening arguments in the trial of a defendant who allegedly stabbed 39-year-old Tracy Womack more than 40 times nearly eight years ago. Mark Bowser, 42, is charged... Read More

Judge Denies Motions to Suppress Evidence Ahead of Murder Trial

Details Parties discussed multiple motions in preparation for when a defendant charged with murder in September 2014 finally goes on trial. Mark Bowser is charged with first-degree murder while armed for... Read More

Judge Hears Motions Ahead of Murder Trial Involving Alleged Police Leak

Details A DC Superior Court judge heard multiple motions ahead of a murder trial expected to include at least 90 government witnesses. Ronnika Jennings, a former civilian member of the Metropolitan... Read More

Defense Counsel Withdraws From Murder Cases

Details A DC Superior Court judge granted a defense attorney’s request to withdraw from two murder cases. Rasheed Young is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the shooting of 39-year-old Ronald William... Read More

Defendant Charged in 2 Homicides Receives Plea Offer

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued a murder defendant’s hearing after the prosecution put a plea offer on the record. Read More

Judge Continues Ascertainment of Counsel Hearing for Homicide Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued an April 29 ascertainment of counsel hearing for a defendant charged in two homicide cases. Rasheed Young, 43, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Sets 2023 Trial Dates for Homicide Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled trial dates for a defendant who was charged with murder in 2014. Mark Bowser, 41, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the... Read More

Judge Sentences Defendant to 18 Years

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant, who a jury convicted last February, in connection with a shooting in Southeast, DC. “The only thing I want is justice, no... Read More

Murder Case Set for Prelim Hearing

Details A murder case is set for a preliminary hearing, which will determine if it has enough evidence to go to trial. Kyrie Wells, 18, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More