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By
Kayla Baize
, Sanaya Warner - September 26, 2025
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Several homicide cases moved closer to resolution before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on Sept. 26, including for a pair of co-defendants awaiting trial.
Cordell Moore, 39, and Keith Russell, 40, are charged in connection to a chain of murders for hire, non-fatal shootings, and carjackings that date back to 2020.
Russell faces 37 charges and Moore 41 counts. Both are accused of involvement in the deaths of at least seven victims across Maryland, six of whom were killed in Baltimore City. Among their charges are participation in a criminal organization, first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and multiple related firearm, conspiracy, and carjacking violations.
During the hearing Judge Copeland noted the case was specially assigned to Judge Robert, K. Taylor. Counsel is expected to reconvene on Dec. 17 to determine a trial date and discuss resolution of pre-trial matters. Judge Copeland also mentioned that this case will not receive an eight week trial, despite the number of charges, crimes, and witnesses linked to both defendants.
Another homicide defendant charged with murdering 42-year-old Marvin Moore last June on the 1100 block of Stoddard Court received a mid-January trial date.
Fred Woods Jr., 37, will appear before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Ausby Y. Kendra on Jan. 12 for a five-day trial. Woods is charged with first-degree murder and three firearm violations in connection to Moore’s murder.
In a separate case, Deluntae Boyd, 35, is charged with first-degree murder and robbery in the brutal beating and robbery of a 40-year old homeless man, Robert J. Horstman. The robbery occurred on April 17, 2024, at a Checkers fast food restaurant located on the 5300 block of Moravia Road.
Boyd’s trial has been scheduled for Jan 26. The four-day trial will be heard before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Anthony F. Vittoria.
Kamrin Brown, 23, rejected a plea offer of 40 years, suspending all but 20, followed by five years of probation in lieu of a jury trial.
Defense attorney Roya Hanna noted she is still considering whether to retain a forensic expert. Pending evidence on the prosecution’s side includes translations of body-worn camera footage linked to the case.
Details have not yet been made available on the Maryland Electronic Courts system.
Brown’s next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 24.