Kirk Spencer Archives - D.C. Witness

Trial Date in Homicide Case Delayed Almost Two Years

Details On Feb. 22, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein reluctantly granted a defense attorney’s request to continue a trial date for a homicide case by nearly two years. Kirk Spencer,... Read More

Defendant in Anacostia Metro Station Murder Case Waives Right to DNA Testing

Details On July 14, Kirk Spencer waived his right to independently test evidence recovered at the crime scene for DNA. Spencer, 28, is charged with first-degree murder for his alleged involvement... Read More

Judge Postpones Hearing to Give Prosecution More Time to Review Evidence

Details During a Jan. 27 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony C. Epstein postponed the next status hearing to give the prosecution more time to review pieces of evidence. Kirk Spencer,... Read More

Judge Denies Late Submission of Evidence

Details During a Nov. 21 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee denied the late submission of evidence from a prosecutor to prevent the defendant from an extensive hold in the... Read More

Judge Tells Prosecutor to Disclose Evidence to defense

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted on Nov. 4 a continuance to provide evidence to the defense. Kirk Spencer, 27, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly... 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

Missing Evidence Sparks Arguments in Case of Metro Station Murder

Details The prosecutor in a murder case has yet to send the defense certain evidence they requested, leading to arguments in court. Kirk Spencer, 26, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Prosecution in Murder Case Accused of Violating Disclosure Rules

Details A DC Superior Court judge said he was “admittedly frustrated” after telling the prosecution they had violated the Jencks Act, which requires the prosecution to hand over reports made by... Read More

Prelim for Murder Case Extends To Third Day

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued the second day of a preliminary hearing in a murder case after the defense said they did not receive evidence that the prosecution should... Read More

Prelim for Murder Defendant Pushed to Late July

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued a June 28 preliminary hearing, which was scheduled to determine if a homicide case has enough evidence to go to trial, after the defense... Read More

Judge Sets Preliminary Hearing Date for Murder Case

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a hearing to determine if a murder case has enough evidence to go to trial. Kirk Spencer, 26, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More