Trial Set Nearly Three Years After Double Murder

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DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan notified a double murder defendant of his arraignment charges and set a trial date for 2026 in a Sept. 20 hearing.

Kevin Foster, 20, is accused in six counts of of first-degree murder premeditated, second-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with the intent to kill while armed. The charges stem from his alleged involvement on the 2700th block of Bruce Place, SE on March 7, 2023, which took the lives of both Dana Faulkner, 23, Abdul Fuller, 15, and injuring another.

Foster’s defense attorney Matthew Davies said the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges and requested his release. The prosecution opposed this request as they believe he is a danger to society.

Judge Raffinan denied the release as she believes he does pose a danger to society and the defense arguments presented do not give enough assurance for Foster to be safely released.

A trial date was set for March 23, 2026,

Parties are set to reconvene on Dec. 11.