Makiyah Wilson Archives

‘I Want You to Burn in Hell,’ Says Victim’s Grandmother at Sentencing

By Ankush Dwivedi - April 1, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced Quanisha Ramsuer to 36 months in prison on March 28 for obstruction of justice in a murder case. Ramsuer, 31 was convicted of... Read More

Mass Shooting Defendant Motions for New Trial in 7-Year-Old Case

Details A mass shooting defendant argued his counsel was ineffective and motioned for a new trial before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in a hearing on March 17. Antonio Murchison,... Read More

Homicide Defendant Continues to Miss Court Proceedings

Details Mark Price failed to appear before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on March 14, further delaying a homicide case that has been ongoing for more than six years. Price,... Read More

Jury Convicts Co-Conspirators of Ten-Year-Old Girl’s Murder, Mass Shooting

Details A jury convicted three individuals on all charges in connection to the murder of a ten-year-old while injuring four other individuals on Sept. 3 before DC Superior Court Judge Robert... Read More

‘The Day Has Come to Hold Them Accountable,’ Says Prosecutor in Mass Shooting Case

Details The prosecution rebutted the closing statements of defense attorneys for Antonio Murchison and Mark Price before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Aug. 19, bringing an end to arguments... Read More

‘You Barely Heard His Name at This Trial,’ Defense Argues in Mass Shooting, Homicide

Details Defense counsel provided closing arguments for three co-defendants in a mass shooting trial before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Aug. 15. Mark Price, 29, and his co-defendant Antonio... Read More

‘They Weren’t Aiming at Anyone in Particular, They Were Just Shooting,’ Says Prosecutor in Closing

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun’s courtroom heard additional details of the prosecution’s closing argument in a homicide, conspiracy case on Aug. 14. Mark Price, 29, and... Read More

Homicide Defendant Files Letter for New Trial, Then Swears at Prosecution During Closing Arguments

Details A defendant filed a hand-written letter asking for a new trial then cursed the prosecution during closing arguments in a homicide case in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Friend Worries About Being A Prosecution Snitch

Details A homicide defendant’s childhood friend returned to the stand to testify in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Aug. 12. However, the witness said he was concerned about... Read More

Detective Provides Video Timeline of Mass Shooting And Aftermath

Details A homicide detective testified about his investigation of events leading up to and following a mass shooting and homicide before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Aug. 8. Mark... Read More

Prosecutors Present Weapons Evidence to Build Conspiracy Theory in Child’s Murder

Details Prosecutors presented evidence on Aug. 7 of an alleged co-conspirator’s prior arrest to show to what they describe as “storing and stockpiling” of weapons before and after a mass shooting.... Read More

Murder Trial Halted A Second Day Due to Jury Illness

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun delayed an ongoing murder trial for the second day on Aug. 6 because a juror is sick. Antonio Murchison, 31, and his co-defendant Mark... Read More