Jacqueline Cadman Archives - Page 2 of 5

Prosecutor Requests More Time for DNA Testing

Details A prosecutor requested additional time for DNA testing for a 2021 murder case, during a Sept. 15 hearing. Malachi McFarland, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and possession... Read More

Judge Sets Hearing Date to Discuss DNA Results in Manslaughter Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun set a hearing date to discuss results from DNA testing. Joseph Smith, 64, is charged with voluntary manslaughter for allegedly stabbing his 62-year-old brother... Read More

Judge Schedules Murder Hearing to Resume in Late September

Details During a Sept. 13 preliminary hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun scheduled a preliminary hearing for a homicide case to resume in later in the month. JD Wheeler, 23,... Read More

Judge Sets Expert Notice Deadlines for 2020 Homicide Case

Details During a Sept. 14 status hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee set expert notice deadlines for parties in a 2020 homicide case. Ravel Mills, 28, is charged with first-degree... Read More

Homicide Defendant Arraigned on Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun arraigned a defendant on first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying concealed weapons outside a home... Read More

Defense Discusses Plans To Test DNA Evidence For Defendant Accused Of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend

Details During an Aug. 3 hearing, defense counsel for a homicide defendant discussed plans for testing DNA and ballistics evidence for a trial set to begin in May of 2023. Carson... Read More

Prosecution Completes DNA Testing in 2020 Homicide Case

Details The prosecution informed DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee Aug. 1 that DNA testing was complete, but the defense is still waiting on a completed case file to decide what... Read More

Judge Continues Motion Hearing for Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson continued a motion hearing for a 2021 homicide case as she waits for the defendant to be released from quarantine at the DC Jail. ... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Sex Abuse Case

Details During a preliminary hearing on July 20, DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee found probable cause in a sex abuse case between a teacher and a student. The 40-year-old defendant... Read More

Judge Releases Murder Defendant Under Supervision Program During Preliminary Hearing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt agreed to release a defendant from DC during the third day of a preliminary hearing over the prosecution’s objection. Howard Fritts, 55, is charged... Read More

Homicide Defendant Arraigned on Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee arraigned a defendant on first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. Kirk Spencer, 27, is accused of shooting 49-year-old... Read More

Murder Case Continues As Prosecution Gathers New Evidence

Details DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson continued a motion hearing on June 23 to give the prosecution more time to gather evidence. William Davenport, 29, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More