Homicide Watch D.C.

Judge Russell Canan sentenced Ronald Page to 20 years in prison Friday for the shooting death of his stepson, 22-year-old Nicholas Ray Satcher. Page addressed the court Friday for over half an hour often breaking down into tears while talking about his life, his dreams, and his family. But when it came to his stepson’s … Read more →

Ronald Page was found guilty Tuesday of second-degree murder while armed and related weapons offenses in connection with the shooting death of his step-son, Nicholas Ray Satcher. Jurors in the case announced their verdict after deliberating for one day. Page, who was on release throughout the duration of his trial, has been held until sentencing. … Read more →

During closing arguments Monday, prosecutors told jurors that Ronald Page pulled a gun on his two sons “to show them who was in control.” Page’s defense attorneys argued that the firing of that gun, which resulted in the death of Page’s step-son, Nicholas Ray Satcher, was accidental. Page is charged with second-degree murder and related … Read more →

Ronald Page’s son Adrian took the stand Thursday at his father’s murder trial, telling jurors about the argument he had with his father that left his half-brother, Nicholas Ray Satcher, dead. Adrian Page said that while growing up he had a “good” relationship with his mother and father; Ronald Page provided everything the family needed, … Read more →

During opening statements in the murder trial against Ronald Page Wednesday, prosecutors argued that Page had “no right to arm himself” in the disagreement with his son, which resulted in the shooting death of Nicholas Ray Satcher. Page’s defense attorneys responded that the shooting was accidental; “threatening conduct” pushed Page to “the only choice he … Read more →

Prosecutors have been in plea discussions with Ronald Page since at least November 2012, but Friday, Page turned down a second plea offer. Page is charged with second-degree murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and three firearm possession charges in connection with the death of his step-son, 22-year-old Nicholas Ray Satcher. “I’m … Read more →

Ronald Page rejected a plea deal on Friday, paving the way for a June trial on charges that he shot and killed his step-son, Nicholas Ray Satcher, in Jan. 2011. Prosecutors had offered to drop all other charges in exchange for a plea to guilty of voluntary manslaughter while armed, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffery Ragsdale … Read more →

Ronald Page pleaded innocent today to a charge of second-degree murder for the shooting death of his stepson, Nicholas Satcher, in January at the family’s home in Northeast DC. According to charging documents in the case, Page had been in an argument with his 17-year-old son when Satcher stepped between the two. Said Satcher’s brother, … Read more →

A man charged with murdering his stepson sat in a nearly empty courtroom on Friday while a D.C. homicide detective described the events that lead to the killing on Jan. 5. The family and friends of Ronald Page did not attend the preliminary hearing for the 58-year-old D.C. murder suspect. Instead, they were at the … Read more →

Tomorrow morning when Craig Satcher is burying his brother Nicholas, there is one family member that won’t be there: the mens’ stepfather, who has an appointment that same hour in D.C. Superior Court. As Nicholas Satcher is buried, Ronald Page will likely be listening to a homicide detective describe his stepson’s last moments and why … Read more →

A funeral for 22-year-old Nicholas Satcher is planned for Friday morning at 10 a.m. in Suitland, Md. Satcher was shot in the chest on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at approximately 7:20 pm. He died soon after. His step-father, Ronald Page, has been charged with first-degree murder in Satcher’s death. Satcher’s brother Craig announced the funeral in … Read more →

A vigil is planned tonight for Nicholas Satcher, killed last week in what police are calling a “domestic incident.” ATTENTION FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONE’S WE HAVIN A CANDLE LIGHT CEREMONY FOR MY BROTHER NICHOLAS SATCHER WHO WAS TRAGICALLY KILLED PROTECTING HIS YOUNGER BROTHER IN THE HOUSE HE WAS RAISED IN AND ME AND MY … Read more →

Metro Police released the following information today about the death of Nicholas Satcher and subsequent arrest of Ronald Page: January 6, 2011 Arrest Made in Homicide in the 4200 Block of Gault Place, NE Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the 4200 block of Gault … Read more →

A man detained by police soon after the shooting death of Nicholas Satcher in Northeast DC last night has told police that he is the one responsible for the shooting. Satcher is Page’s step-son. That’s according to charging documents filed against Ronald Page in DC Superior Court today and arguments made at Page’s arraignment this … Read more →

Police Chief Cathy Lanier on WTOP radio this morning spoke about last night’s homicide. It was a domestic case. There was an arrest made on the scene. So that case is closed The information comes in minute 2:28 of the interview. Read more →

A shooting just before 7:30 this evening in Northeast D.C. killed one man, according to Metro Police emergency radio traffic and a Washington Post report. The man, who has not been identified, was found unresponsive and not breathing by emergency personel in the 4200 block of Gault Place NE. He had been shot in the … Read more →