Prosecutors dismissed a charge of second-degree murder while armed Friday in the case against Yvonne Simms for the the fatal stabbing of her husband, Kenyatta Jordan, on September 13. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office moved to dismiss the case because of insufficient evidence at this time,” spokesperson William Miller said. “The investigation is continuing. Because the … Read more →
Yvonne Simms was released Saturday after a judge ruled there was not enough evidence to hold the her. Simms, 50, is suspected of stabbing 49-year-old Kenyatta Jordan, her husband. On Monday, U.S. Attorney’s Office Spokesman William Miller said Simms remains charged with second-degree murder while armed, despite her release. “The issue regarding detention is a … Read more →
A stabbing just after midnight Saturday left 49-year-old Kenyatta Jordan dead, police announced. Yvonne Simms, 50, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder while armed. Simms was presented with the murder charge Saturday afternoon at DC Superior Court. MPD’s full press release is below: Arrest Made in Homicide: 2900 block of Nelson Place, SE (Washington, … Read more →
