Darius Williams, 38, is accused of first degree murder, second degree murder along with first and second degree assault in the stabbing of Eric Jones on June 25, 2020 on the 2300 block of Westwood Ave.
Prosecutors noted that Jones was stabbed 24 times with a knife, describing it as a deliberate and deadly assault. The prosecution argued to jurors that the defendant was identified through DNA under the victim’s fingernails as well as surveillance video.
“You won’t hear about motive,” the state told the jury, “But the evidence will speak for itself.”
The defense countered, saying Williams had nothing to do with the stabbing, asserting that the prosecution’s eyewitness is not reliable because the witness’ account changed over time, including the inability to recall key details like the type of car involved in the crime.
According to the defense, the witness’s version of events contradicts other physical and video evidence presented by the prosecution.
Defense counsel also challenged the witness’s presence at the scene, stating that even though the stabbing occurred in broad daylight, the witness is not seen on surveillance footage.
“None of the individuals visible in the video came forward as witnesses,” the defense stated, “and the footage itself supports that the prosecution’s witness wasn’t there.”
The trial is set to continue on Oct. 2 with witness testimony with Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry G. Williams presiding.
