Homicides Archives - Page 118 of 177

Homicide ‘Defendants Were Jealous of Victim,’ Prosecutor Says

Details “They finessed their way into the victim’s life,” said the prosecutor during her opening statement to the jurors on Sept. 6. Two homicide co-defendants listened as the prosecution presented her... Read More

Judge Sets Trial Date for First-Degree Murder Defendant

By Dalen Berry [former] - September 6, 2022
Court | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects |

Details On Sept. 6, a trial date was set for a female first-degree murder defendant before Baltimore City Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. State prosecutors in August offered Keontae Jackson a... Read More

Eastern District Police Investigating Stabbing Homicide

Details On Sept. 6, at approximately 2:28 a.m. Eastern District officers responded to reports of a person lying in the street on the 1400 block of East Monument Street. Officers found... Read More

Defendant Back In Court After 26 Years

Details Charles Robert Hicks III, who was convicted in 1996 for the stabbing death of his then live-in girlfriend, 26-year-old Nancy Klotz, is back in court for a probation violation. The... Read More

78-Year-Old Man Takes 20-Year Plea for Fatally Stabbing Girlfriend Last Year

Details A 78-year-old Baltimore man pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing his girlfriend in February 2021 after he accused her of being unfaithful in their relationship. During a hearing on Sept. 6... Read More

Police Charge Teen With Homicide in High School Shooting

Details On Sept. 2, officers with the Baltimore Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male, charging him with first-degree murder. According to a press release, the teen was arrested after 17-year-old Jeremiah... Read More

Police Investigate Homicide At Local High School

By Baltimore Witness Staff - September 3, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Juveniles |

Details On Sept. 2, officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 3600 block of Tivoly Avenue to investigate a reported shooting at a local high school. According to a... Read More

Accused Gang Member Rejects Pleas As Case Moves Through Federal Court

Details Alleged criminal gang member Jamal Smiley, who is facing nearly 200 counts, is likely to have his case resolved in federal court, according to the Baltimore City assistant state’s attorney... Read More

Homicide Co-Defendants’ Trial Postponed

Details Two homicide co-defendants had their trial postponed due to the prosecutor needing more evidence on Aug. 29 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Darell Parker and William Holloman, both... Read More

Convicted Homicide Defendant’s Disposition Hearing Postponed

Details On Sept. 1, a prosecutor requested a postponement before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge John S. Nugent so the disposition hearing could be held in person. Sean Braxton-Carter was convicted... Read More

36-Year-Old Man Arrested for First-Degree Murder

Details A 36-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a 37-year-old man of Aug. 10. The Baltimore Police Department has reported the arrest of Joseph Lee Jones, 36, three... Read More

Baltimore Man Found Shot on Hollins Street

By Alyssia Davis [former] - September 2, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the evening of Sept. 1. According to a news release, officers were in the area responding to a call for... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Trial Scheduled for January 2023

Details A homicide defendant rejected a plea of 45 years with five years probation on Aug. 29 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Jalonte Davis, 25, is charged with first-degree... Read More

Non-Fatal Shootings Drop in August For the First Time in 5 Months

Details Baltimore City saw at least one shooting per day last month except for Aug. 2, despite having fewer non-fatal shootings than July. Following the 78 non-fatal shootings reported in July,... Read More

40-Year-Old Homicide Defendant Rejects 60-Year Plea

Details On Aug. 31, a homicide defendant had his trial scheduled for January 2023 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Donte Brown, 40, is charged with first-degree murder, firearm... Read More

Trial for Man Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter Scheduled for February 2023

By Alyssia Davis [former] - September 1, 2022
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A 33-year-old Baltimore man accused of manslaughter rejected a plea on Aug. 31 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Luvell Booker Jr., is charged with vehicular manslaughter,... Read More

Third Defendant in Shipley Hill Murder Has Trial Postponed for Second Time

Details The trial for a homicide defendant has been postponed again pending the results of an extended evaluation. During mental health court on Aug. 31, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Gale... Read More

Baltimore Man Fatally Shot on Ruskin Avenue

By Alyssia Davis [former] - September 1, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a homicide in the early morning of Aug. 31. According to a news release, officers were in the area of Ruskin Avenue around 8:56... Read More

Baltimore Man Fatally Shot on Edgemont Avenue

By Alyssia Davis [former] - September 1, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the evening of Aug. 30. According to a news release, patrol officers were called to the 2300 block of Edgemont... Read More

Young Adult Arrested for First-Degree Murder

Details A 25-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a 38-year-old man on Aug. 20. The Baltimore Police Department has reported the arrest of Kamar Damonte Williams, 25, exactly... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murder after Charge Upgraded from Assault

Details On Aug. 31, Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Gale E. Rasin upheld a previous ruling that found a defendant not criminally responsible (NCR) for a 2014 assault after his charge was... Read More

Defense Files Not Criminally Responsible Motion for Client

By Alyssia Davis [former] - August 31, 2022
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A homicide defendant’s defense counsel informed the court he filed a motion for not criminally responsible (NCR) for his client before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn on... Read More

Trial Scheduled for 22-Year-Old Homicide Defendant

Details Counsel agreed on a trial date for a Baltimore man accused of homicide before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn on Aug. 29. Devon Young, 22, is charged with two... Read More

Baltimore Man Accepts 5-Year Plea

Details A Baltimore man accepted a plea of five years in prison for involuntary manslaughter before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn on Aug. 29. Jerome Faulkner, 39, was initially charged... Read More