Acquitted: Baltimore Man Found Not Guilty of First-Degree Murder

By Laura Van Pate - May 30, 2024
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A Baltimore man was found not guilty of first-degree murder of another Baltimore man on May 13 in Baltimore City Circuit Court. 

Adam White’s murder occurred in February 2023 on the 4100 block of Duane Avenue. 

Darius Joyner was also found not guilty on three other counts, including firearm use in a felony violent crime, conspiracy to use a firearm in a felony violent crime and having a handgun on his person.

In her closing statement, Joyner’s defense attorney Karyn Meriwether presented more than 60 examples of what she claimed was reasonable doubt to the jury, with one being that there was no firearm evidence or independent witness connecting her client to the murder.

The prosecution stated that they believed Joyner committed a “crime with passion, but thoughtfully laid it out,” because White had allegedly sexually assaulted the witness before. 

The jury deliberated and came back later that day to declare Joyner not guilty.

Joyner’s case was heard by Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Videtta A. Brown.