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By
Ben Dutcher
- January 22, 2025
Daily Stories
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Homicides
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stabbing
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Kenneth Craig, 61, was set for sentencing on Jan. 21 after he was found guilty of fatally stabbing his girlfriend, but the proceeding was postponed pending new information about Craig’s past legal issues.
Craig was convicted of second-degree in the death of Shakita Thomas, 36. The incident occurred on April 18, 2023, on the 500 block of East Jeffrey Street. Thomas’ body was found in the street with 43 stab wounds, a forensic scientist testified at trial, including a stab wound to her head.
The prosecution asked Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Hope Tipton for a postponement since they have been unable to contact the victim’s mother, and the discovery that Craig was indicted on Jan 8, 1998 in Charles County.
If it’s determined Craig is a repeat offender he could get a stiffer sentence, as much as 40 years.
Defense attorney Natalie Finegar said Craig wants to be sentenced without delay.
Judge Hope Tipton agreed the victim’s mother needs to be heard in the matter and there should be more time for the prosector to investigate Craig’s 1998 indictment.
Judge Tipton postponed the trial to March 17.
Craig, who maintains his innocence was disappointment clearly, saying the court “keeps dragging this on.”