Joshua Camara Archives - Baltimore Witness

Acquitted: Accused Mastermind of 2022 Murder Found Not Guilty

Details A Baltimore City jury acquitted Draquan Smith for the murder of 20-year-old Joshua Camara after he was accused of masterminding the victim’s death in March 2022. Two years later, on... Read More

Counsel Argue Over Gestures, Timing in Northshire Drive Murder Retrial

Details Jurors in the trial of Draquan Smith were on the edge of their seats, straining to get a view of the courtroom’s television as the prosecutor played the critical doorbell... Read More

Opening Statements Mark Northshire Drive Murder Retrial

Details Opening statements for a homicide retrial were presented before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Gregory Sampson on March 27. Draquan Smith, 22, is accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Joshua... Read More

Northshire Drive Murder Defendant Faces March Retrial

Details On Jan. 3, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled the retrial of a 22-year-old murder defendant. Draquan Smith is charged with two counts each of first-degree murder... Read More

Closing Arguments in a 2022 Murder Case

Details In closing arguments before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy on Dec. 19, parties debated Draquan Smith‘s involvement in a homicide. Smith, 22, is accused of murdering 20-year-old... Read More

Mistrial Declared After questions about Suspect’s Identity

By Jordan Fine [former] - December 20, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting |

Details A mistrial was declared on Dec. 20, 2023, after the jury failed to reach a verdict for attempted murder defendant Draquan Smith. Smith, 22, is being tried on two counts... Read More

Assailants Slated as Prosecution Murder Witnesses

Details In opening statements before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy on Dec. 14, the prosecution stated two witnesses who were prosecuted for assaulting Joshua Camara will testify against... Read More

Metro Station Shooter’s Sentencing Pushed Pending Outcome of Unrelated Homicide Case

Details The sentencing of attempted murder convict Draquan Smith was postponed on Nov. 2 when defense counsel requested to reschedule the proceedings pending the outcome of a separate homicide case against... Read More

Northshire Drive Homicide Case Dismissed After Judge Denies Prosecution’s Postponement Request

Details A homicide case against 22-year-old Draquan Smith was dismissed on July 31, following what a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge described as “improper conduct” from the prosecution. Smith—who is charged... Read More