Third Co-Defendant Arraigned in 30-Year-Old Murder

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A third co-defendant in a 30-year-old homicide case entered a not-guilty plea during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on May 6.

Jeffrey Edelen, Ron Wright, 50, and Tyrone Long, 54, are charged with first-degree premeditated murder and first-degree felony murder for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and death of 19-year-old Ricardo Burbano on March 30, 1992 on the 100 block of Q street, NW.

According to court documents, Burbano died from strangulation, stab wounds, and blunt force head injuries.

Edelen’s attorney, Julie Swaney, entered a plea of not guilty to all charges, and asserted Edelen’s right to a speedy trial. Swaney did not request Edelen’s release because he is held for a different matter.

Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Sept. 29.