Following are scheduled court appearances for murder cases. This information is current as of Monday, Feb. 21 at 9:000 p.m. and will be re-verified throughout the week. Please remember that court dates can change, even at the last minute. To view the docket of a case please go to the D.C. Courts website and search by the defendant’s name. To add an item to the calendar, email homicidewatchdc [at] gmail.com.
Wednesday
Deon Thornton in courtroom 320 (Judge Gerald Fisher) for a preliminary hearing in a second-degree murder case. The victim, Derrick Thornton, was stabbed to death Feb. 11. Thornton is represented by attorney Premal Dharia. The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Charging documents in the case are here.
Thursday
Dale Rhea in courtroom 302 (Judge William Jackson) for a status hearing in a second-degree murder case. The victim, Steven Sledge, was stabbed to death April 14, 2010. Rhea is represented by attorney Nicholas Lauckland. The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
Donell Washington in courtroom 302 (Judge William Jackson) for a felony status conference in a second-degree murder case. The victim, Stanley Dawson, was shot to death July 9, 2010. Washington is represented by attorney Anthony Matthews. The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
Friday
Daquan Johnson in courtroom 320 (Judge Gerald Fisher) for a status hearing on two counts of murder, one first degree and one second degree. The victim, Carlos B. Alexander, was assaulted Feb. 3, 2010. Johnson is represented by attorney Michael O’Keefe. The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
Christian Taylor in courtroom 319 (Judge Thomas Motley) for a status hearing in a felony murder case. The victims, Ming-Kun Chih and Li-Jen Chih, were shot to death June 23, 2010. Taylor is represented by attorney Atiq Ahmed. The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
