Marcus Nelson Archives - D.C. Witness

Defendant in Double Homicide Case Pleads Guilty

Details A double homicide defendant accepted a plea deal from the prosecution. George Bernard Shaw III was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed in connection with the... Read More

Judge Awaits Indictment From Prosecution in Murder Case

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a felony status conference for a first-degree murder case while awaiting an indictment. George Shaw III, 20, is charged with two counts of first-degree... Read More

Double Homicide Defendant Receives New Counsel

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing for a double homicide case, so a newly appointed defense attorney could have more time to familiarize herself with the case. George... Read More

Judge Finds Substantial Probability in Double Homicide Case

Details After seven minutes of deliberation, a DC Superior Court judge found substantial probability in a double homicide case. George Bernard Shaw III is charged with first-degree murder while armed in... Read More

Homicides Rise by 33 Percent in October

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 5, 2020
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Details There were 20 homicides in October, five more than the previous month, according to D.C. Witness data. Most of the victims died from shootings with Ward 8’s count topping the... Read More