Homicide Archives - Page 41 of 44

Murder Defendant Set to Appear in Reception Court Again, Does Not Get Trial Date

Details Counsel in a murder case converged on Nov. 29 for a pretrial conference before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Defense counsel Brandon Mead, representing Preston Feaster, reported... Read More

‘This is Not His First Murder But His Third,’ Says Victim’s Father During Defendant’s Sentencing

Details A Baltimore man convicted of second-degree murder was sentenced to a total of 45 years in prison on Nov. 29 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Y. Ausby. Judge Ausby... Read More

Judge Postpones Trial for Murder Defendant

Details During a Nov. 28 reception court proceeding, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn postponed a trial for a man accused of murdering a woman two years ago. Corey Jones, 48, is... Read More

Prosecution Withholds Plea Offer Pending DNA Test Results in Involuntary Manslaughter Case

Details During a Nov. 28 reception court hearing, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn set a trial date for a defendant accused of murdering a woman one year ago. Harry... Read More

Homicide Reported on Woodland Avenue

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 28, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department’s (BPD) Northwest District is looking for answers in connection to the murder of an adult male on Nov. 28. On Monday, at approximately 1:29 p.m., patrol... Read More

Convicted Murderer Ordered to Return to Prison after Violating Probation

Details On Nov. 28, a Baltimore man on probation for first-degree murder was sentenced by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Myshala E. Middleton to serve the remainder of his 30 year... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant Agrees to Stay Away From Victim to Have Case Put on Stet Docket

Details An attempted murder case from earlier this year will not proceed to trial, but rather, was placed on the STET docket, given the defendant stayed away from the victim. Davon... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Trial Rescheduled Near Anniversary of Fatal Shooting

Details A Baltimore man charged with the murder of 39-year-old Kennod Taylor in May will be tried before a jury of his peers in the new year following his case’s postponement... Read More

Two Shootings, One Fatal Reported in Southeast District

Details The Southeast District of the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is investigating a murder of a 34-year-old male on Nov. 23. On Wednesday, at approximately 12:34 a.m., Southeast District patrol... Read More

Trial Date Set for Homicide Defendant Accused of Murdering and Disposing Body of 23-Year-Old Man

Details During a reception court hearing on Nov. 22, a homicide defendant accused of shooting 23-year-old Quincy Harris and hiding his body in a car received a trial date before Baltimore... Read More

Opening Statements Begin in Emotional Murder Trial for Four Co-Defendants

Details The Baltimore City Circuit courtroom was busy, with spectators from both sides, as four co-defendants, William Thornton, Shamar Jerry, Anthony Clark, and James Dunbar, listened to opening statements in their jury trial. “Twelve gunshot... Read More

Judge May Prioritize Homicide Defendant’s Trial after Fourth Postponement

Details A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge said she would consider prioritizing the trial of homicide defendant Shae-von Edward over a younger case following the former’s multiple postponements from COVID and... Read More

Officers Looking into Shooting Homicide on St. Benedict Street

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 21, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Southwest District homicide detectives for the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) are investigating the murder of a 25-year-old male on Nov. 20. On Sunday, at approximately 4:31 p.m., patrol officers... Read More

Homicide Investigation Underway in Southern District

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 21, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) are asking for information in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old male on Nov. 19. On Saturday, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Southern District patrol... Read More

Convicted Homicide Defendant’s Collateral Hearing Postponed

Details A Baltimore man convicted of murder in 2011 had his collateral hearing postponed due to being quarantined before Baltimore City Circuit Court on Nov. 17. On Aug. 10, 2011, Julian... Read More

Victim’s Granddaughter Asks for ‘No Mercy’ During Sentencing of Defendant Convicted of Strangling Ex-Girlfriend

Details On Nov. 17, a Baltimore man convicted of choking and gagging his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to 25 years in prison before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yvette M. Bryant. Judge... Read More

‘This Case Lacks Evidence,’ Says Defense Counsel in Case of Son Charged in the Murder of His Mother

Details A Baltimore woman charged with first-degree murder had her trial began on Nov. 17 with opening statements before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Gregory Sampson. Toni Arnold, 32, is charged with... Read More

Man Dies after Fatal Stabbing on North Ellamont Street

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 17, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Victims |

Details Southwest District homicide detectives for the Baltimore Police Department are investigating a murder that occurred on Nov. 16. On Wednesday, at approximately 9:03 p.m., patrol officers responded to a home... Read More

Georgia Resident Charged in Northwest Homicide Has Case Nolle Pros

Details A Georgia man charged with first-degree murder had his case nolle pros by the prosecutor on Nov. 15 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Cynthia H. Jones. The prosecutor entered... Read More

Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder

Details On Nov. 15, a Baltimore man charged with murder accepted a plea of 40 years in prison before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Paul E. Alpert. Jayson Brown pleaded guilty to second-degree... Read More

Baltimore Man Fatally Shot at Dino’s Restaurant

By Baltimore Witness staff - November 16, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Eastern District of the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) are in investigating a homicide which occurred on Nov. 15. On Tuesday, at approximately 4:42 p.m., officers responded to the 2000... Read More

Judge Sets Trial Date and Defense Denies Plea Offer in Hearing for Murder Defendant

Details During a Nov. 14 reception court proceeding, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn presided over counsels as they decided on a trial date. The defense rejected a plea offer posed by... Read More

Trial Ends in Mistrial for Baltimore Man Charged with Murder

Details On Nov. 14, a jury found themselves deadlocked in the case of a Baltimore man charged with a 2018 murder. Defense attorney Amy Stone started closing arguments on Nov. 10 with highlights... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Murder in Case of Fatal Stabbing

Details A defendant charged with murder plead guilty on Nov. 14 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lynn Stewart Mays. Kenneth Smith, represented by Jonathan Kerr and Megan Lewis, was charged with... Read More