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By
Hunter Krienke [former]
- June 9, 2023
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On June 8, prosecutors introduced witnesses who testified about their interactions and relationships with the victim in a homicide case dating back to 2010.
Issac Moye, 45, is charged with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the disappearance and death of Unique Harris, 24. Harris, who was last seen near the 2400 block of Hartford Street, SE, was declared missing on Oct. 10, 2010.
While her body was never recovered, an investigation conducted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) made Moye the primary target in her alleged murder.
In trial, prosecutors introduced a witness who was celebrating her birthday with Harris the night of her disappearance. The witness was questioned about her recollection of Harris that night and when she discovered that Harris was missing.
The woman tearfully stated, “She made me feel like I was one of her kids,” as she said Harris was known for her caring personality.
A second witness also became emotional discussing her last interaction with Harris when she brought her daughter to Harris’ home the night of her disappearance.
The witness said “I would trust Unique with my own life,” testifying to her character.
A man who said he was once intimate with Harris explained his willingness to help police locate Harris. He recalled his last phone call with her and discussed their conversations during his time away from DC.
Prosecutors also questioned a witness about Harris’s phone records who said she received numerous text messages after her disappearance that remained unanswered.
In other testimony, a crime scene technician discussed photos of the scene and was questioned by the defense about why pieces of evidence were not examined. The technician was also asked about a jacket recovered in the woods near her home that was considered possibly significant in Harris’s disappearance.
The trial is slated to resume before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on June 12.