Washington’s Other Monuments has photos today of new street shrines to Homicide victims.
The shrine below is in memory of Tyrell Fogle, killed Aug. 29.
Man Who Helped Murder Suspect James Brewer Escape From DC Court Charged as Co-Defendant in Murder Case
A 30-year-old man suspected of switching court identification bracelets with murder suspect James Brewer has been added to Brewer’s case as a co-defendant.
Appearing in court Thursday, Bradley Allen waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a charge of aiding and abetting. Prosecutor Sharad Khandelwal said Allen is charged as an accessory after the fact and that the case will be indicted together with those of the three men charged with killing Solomon Reese.
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Potential Witness in Solomon Reese Homicide Killed in PG County, Prosecutor Says
On video surveillance from the Southeast D.C. apartment building where Solomon Reese was killed in June, a black male, of a slim build, is seen leading Stephen Page, Anthony Thomas and James Brewer into the building.
According to charging documents, that person is Dwight Hicks, a 26-year-old man who lived in that same Good Hope Road building.
On July 10, Hicks was killed in Prince George’s County. In court Thursday, Prosecutor Sharad Khandelwal said Hicks had been a potential witness in the case.
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Comment of the Day: “Not Everyone Recovers from Childhood Issues”
This comment of the day comes from “Guest,” who wrote in about Wyatt Earp Robinson and Ricardo Mitchell.
First off let me say that my condolences goes out to Wyatt Robinsons family. I know this is a devistating time for you all. But I am a relative of Ricardo Mitchell and i do not condone. Read more
Week Ahead
Each Friday, Homicide Watch brings you a list of upcoming hearings in the cases we follow. All hearings are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. To add an item to the calendar, email homicidewatchdc [at] gmail.com.
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“Justice for Henry” Community Walk on Oct. 1
A community walk to raise awareness for the case of homicide victim Henry Kelly is planned for Oct. 1, Kelly’s mother says.
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Steven Cephas Pleads “Guilty” in Death of Girlfriend’s Child
UPDATED with statement from the US Attorney’s Office.
Steven Cephas pleaded guilty this morning to causing injuries and physical trauma to his girlfriend’s 20-month-old baby who was in his care last November.
The plea to voluntary manslaughter in the case came just moments after Cephas, 21, was arraigned on a charge of first-degree felony murder with aggravating circumstances in the case.
Prosecutors agreed to the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter, and dropped all other charges, in exchange for Cephas’ plea.
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Officer Involved in Wyatt Earp Robinson Shooting Could Face Criminal Charges, Says Lanier
Yesterday on WTOP’s “Ask the Chief” program, MPD Chief Cathy Lanier spoke about the Wyatt Earp Robinson case and allegations that an MPD officer witnessed the shooting and failed to take action.
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“Not guilty” plea in Death of Tawana Barnes Copeland
Shawn Davis entered a plea of “not guilty” today to one charge of first-degree murder while armed in the death of Southwest D.C. woman Tawana Barnes Copeland.
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Comment of the Day: Barbara Lloyd
This comment of the day comes from Tjlove214, who wrote in about Barbara Lloyd.
I wanted everybody to know that this woman has a name”Barbara Lloyd” and she is no jane doe!!!!!! She has a big family that loves her very much!!! Read more
