Homicides Archives - Page 37 of 173

Defense in Murder Trial Closing Says Prosecutor Lacks Proof

Details “The prosecution didn’t paint the whole picture in this case,” a defense attorney said during his closing argument on June 13 in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Roland Harris, is representing... Read More

Jury Hears Closing Arguments in 2012 Murder Case

Details The trial for a 2012 murder ended before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge John A. Howard on June 13 in a case that the defense attorney said “rests on the... Read More

Courthouse Water Main Break Delays Cases, Forces Evacuation

Details A water main break early on June 13 stalled proceedings in the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse. The building was left without water, forcing an evacuation. All scheduled cases had... Read More

Testimony Concludes in the 2012 Goodnow Road Murder Retrial

Details The second day of a jury trial for a 2012 murder trial in Baltimore City Circuit Court continued on June 12 with expert testimony from a medical examiner, an FBI... Read More

Second Suspect Arrested for West Mulberry Street Murder

Details On June 6, Baltimore Police Department detectives arrested 25-year-old Aqil Tamir King. Detectives believe that King was involved in the murder of 34-year-old Jarmal Harrid, which occurred on June 2 on... Read More

Police Arrest Suspect in Two June Murders

Details In reference to the homicides that occurred in the Western and Central District on June 2, Baltimore Police Department detectives have arrested 36-year-old Munir Dawan Matin of Baltimore. Investigators learned... Read More

Belair Road Murder Defendant Guilty

Details A first-degree murder defendant was found guilty accompanied by his defense attorney, Michael Cooper, in front of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer. Keith Anderson, 45, was charged... Read More

Off-Duty Howard County Sheriff’s Deputy Was Drunk, Aggressive Before Shooting, Defense Argues

Details A 41-year-old Baltimore man on trial for the murder of Howard County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Demby attempted to keep the victim away from him moments before shooting the off-duty deputy... Read More

BPD Releases Video of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) released video footage from the May 24 shooting that occurred on the 3400 block of South Hanover Street. Officers were patrolling in the area when... Read More

Man Killed in Southwest Baltimore Backyard

By Baltimore Witness staff - June 12, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On June 12, at approximately 9:39 a.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 1700 block of Ramsay Street to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Jordan... Read More

Aisquith Street Shooting Injures Two

Details On June 11, at approximately 4:22 p.m., Eastern District patrol officers responded to the 2600 block of Aisquith Street to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, Baltimore Police Department officers... Read More

Dog Fight Murder Defendant Sentenced to Life Plus 35 Years

Details A 39-year-old murder defendant was sentenced to life plus 35 years in prison for killing a man after a neighborhood dog fight got out of hand on Jan. 13, 2023.... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to 2018 Manslaughter

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill sentenced a 24-year-old manslaughter defendant after he pleaded guilty to a 2018 homicide. Terrance Belton was charged with manslaughter and firearm use... Read More

Retrial Begins 12 Years After Goodnow Road Murder

Details A 2012 murder trial in Baltimore City Circuit Court will hinge on the testimony of a “complicated” witness according to opening statements June 11. Ronald Eaton Cornish, 37, is charged... Read More

Defendant Sentenced to 60 Years for 2022 East Edgar Street Homicide

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence P. Fletcher-Hill sentenced a 35-year-old Baltimore man to 95 years, suspending all but 60 years, on June 11 for a December 2022 homicide. Darian... Read More

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict on Pimlico Road Murder

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill declared a mistrial for one of the co-defendants in a Pimlico Road murder, after the jury could not come to a unanimous... Read More

Southern District Assault Victim Dies, Escalating Case

By Baltimore Witness staff - June 10, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Victims |

Details On May 26, at approximately 6:56 a.m., Southern District patrol officers responded to the 1500 block of Russell Street for a report of a common assault. Once there, Baltimore Police... Read More

Police Arrest Suspect in April Murder

Details In reference to the homicide that occurred in the Southern District on April 11, Baltimore Police Department detectives have arrested 34-year-old Michael Conley of Baltimore. Investigators learned that Conley fatally... Read More

West Lexington Street Shooting Victim Pronounced Dead at Scene

By Baltimore Witness staff - June 10, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On June 9, at approximately 9:51 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 2100 block of West Lexington Street to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, Baltimore Police Department... Read More

Murder Defendant Rejects 50 Year Plea Deal

By Kayla Blietz [former] - June 7, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details A 27-year-old murder defendant appeared in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on June 7 to hear the prosecution’s plea offer. Christopher Lee is charged... Read More

Baltimore Man Accepts Eight Year Plea Deal for 2023 Fatal Highway Collision

Details A 29-year-old man accepted a plea offer after killing a Baltimore Convention Center security guard who was assisting a motorist with a broken-down car. The case was heard before Baltimore... Read More

Pimlico Road Shooting Suspect’s Trial Postponed

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland postponed the trial date for a 24-year-old murder defendant in a June 7 hearing. Aamir Benton is charged with two charges of... Read More

Suspect in Child’s Stabbing Death Waits for Trial Date

Details A 33-year-old suspected of murdering his girlfriend’s child did not receive a trial date on June 7 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. The defendant’s attorney requested... Read More

Gorsuch Avenue Murder Defendant Rejects Plea

Details A 22-year-old murder defendant rejected a plea offer before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland June 7. Keion Moore is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in a... Read More