Each week, Homicide Watch brings you a list of upcoming hearings in the cases we follow. All hearings are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. To add an item to the listing, email homicidewatchdc [at] gmail.com. To see scheduled court hearings beyond next week, see our calendar.
On Monday, Cedric Spicer is expected for a status hearing with Judge Herbert Dixon. Spicer is suspected of first-degree murder in connection with the Feb. 23, 2013, death of Joseph Hardin.
Grant Johnson is expected for trial with Judge Dixon. Johnson is charged with felony murder in the May 31, 2012, death of Ricardo Mandrell Lancaster.
Tuesday, James Sandidge is expected for a status hearing with Judge Lynn Leibovitz. Sandidge is suspected of first-degree murder in the Oct. 22, 2011, death of Keenan Jerel Lee. His July trial resulted in a hung jury.
Thursday, Raymond Faunteroy is expected for a status hearing with Judge Dixon. Faunteroy is suspected of first-degree murder in connection with the Dec. 19, 2011, death of Derrick Ragland.
Friday, Judge Ronna Beck is expecting four cases: Stefon Kirkpatrick, suspected of second-degree murder in the July 29, 2013, death of Julisa Brittney Washington, is expected for a preliminary hearing.
William Faison is expected for sentencing at 10:30 a.m. He pleaded guilty in the July 2, 2011, death of Jeffrey Yarnell Covington.
Claire Rice is expected for a status hearing. She is suspected of first-degree murder in the Dec. 17, 2012, death of Anthony Garland Rice.
Dianna Lalchan is expected for a status hearing. She is suspected of voluntary manslaughter in the March 28, 2013, death of Christopher Lalchan.
Demonta Chappell is expected for a status hearing and possible arraignment with Judge Dixon. Chappell is suspected of second-degree murder in connection with the Oct. 27, 2012, death of Stevann Moorer.
Judge Dixon is also expecting Dietrich Baker for a status hearing. Baker is suspected of first-degree murder in the April 28, 2012, death of James Ray Sherrod. He pleaded guilty in the case in April and in August sought to withdraw that plea.
Daren Vaughn is expected for a status hearing with Judge John Johnson. Vaughn is suspected of felony murder in connection with the Sept. 27, 2012, death of Tyrell Avery Swann.
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.
