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William Hunt Indicted in the Stabbing Death of George White

Imari Williams — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:56:01 -0400

William Hunt pleaded innocent Thursday to first-degree murder while armed and obstruction of justice in the May 2011 murder of George White.

Derrick Hagler, Hunt's co-defendant, was also indicted on two counts of obstruction of justice and a perjury charge for providing false information to police in the stabbing of White, documents say.

Three years ago, police found White, 48, unconscious and unresponsive lying on the kitchen floor in his apartment on the 400 block of Newcomb Street Southeast suffering from multiple stab wounds.

White was stabbed 59 times during an argument over a lawnmower, charging documents say.

According to court documents, Hunt, 57, worked as a custodian in the apartment building and had been mowing the lawn around 11 a.m. when White confronted him, complaining the noise from the lawnmower was bothering him and that he could hear the sound of the lawnmower from inside his apartment. According to a witness, Hunt said when he went to White's apartment to speak with him further, White slammed his door on Hunt's hand.

Court documents say the witness, who told police that Hunt told him what happened, said Hunt then entered White's apartment and stabbed White, killing him. Hunt told the witness he then went back outside and continued to finish cutting the grass.

Hunt is scheduled for a status hearing December 17 at 10:15 a.m. before Judge Rhonda Reid Winston.

A copy of the indictment is below:

William Hunt Remains Held in Death of George White

Dana Jennings — Fri, 23 May 2014 19:48:16 -0400

Judge Rhonda Winston found substantial probability Friday against William Hunt in connection with the 2011 stabbing death of George White.

Police found White, 48, dead from multiple stab wounds at approximately 1:45 p.m. on May 20, 2011 in his apartment on the 400 block of Newcomb Street Southeast. Charging documents say that White was stabbed 59 times.

On Friday, Metropolitan Police Detective Carter Adams testified that White actually suffered 67 "sharp incise wounds."

According to charging documents, Hunt told police that he had a conversation with White that day after White complained about the noise of his mower. In that interview, Hunt said he had "nothing to do" with White's death, documents say.

Adams testified that a witness who was "very close" to Hunt heard him confess to the stabbing and say that he "went back outside to cut the grass" afterwards, according to Adams. The witness told police that Hunt "just started talking about it," according to Adams.

Another witness overheard White arguing with Hunt because Hunt's lawnmower was too loud and said that they were both angry. The witness said that later that day, Hunt went to White's apartment and banged on the door, according to Adams.

Hunt, who is being held without bond, was arrested in Yonkers, NY, January 31 of this year.

Judge Winston said she found substantial probability because Hunt, 57, moved to New York to avoid authorities in both Washington, D.C. and North Carolina. "That shows a consciousness of guilt," said Judge Winston.

A status hearing is scheduled for September 12 at 9:30 a.m.

Additional reporting by Kristian Hernandez.

Argument Over Lawnmower Led to Fatal Stabbing, Police Say

Ivan Natividad — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:41:34 -0500

William Hunt was ordered held Saturday in connection with the May 2011 stabbing death of 48-year-old George White.

Police say White was stabbed 59 times during an argument over a lawnmower.

Police found White on May 20, 2011, at approximately 1:45 p.m. dead in his apartment on the 400 block of Newcomb Street Southeast. Last weekend, more than 20 months later, Hunt, 57, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection with the case.

According to charging documents, a witness told police that the day before White was found dead, he and Hunt had argued about the noise of a lawnmower.

Hunt, who worked as a custodian in the apartment building, had been mowing the lawn at about 11 a.m. when White confronted him, saying he could hear the sound of the lawnmower from inside his apartment and that it was bothering him. When Hunt went to White's apartment door to speak some more, White slammed the door on Hunt's hand, Hunt said according to the witness.

The witness, who told police that Hunt told him what happened, said Hunt then entered White's apartment and stabbed White, killing him. Hunt told the witness he then went back outside and continued to cut grass, court documents state.

White was found dead the next day, documents state.

Hunt is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on February 13 with Judge Reid Winston.

Charging documents are below.

William Hunt Charging Doc (PDF)William Hunt Charging Doc (Text)

William Sony Hunt Arrested in Yonkers, NY in Connection with 2011 Death of George White

Laura Amico — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 11:15:12 -0500

A DC man was arrested in Yonkers, New York yesterday in connection with the 2011 stabbing death of 48-year-old George White.

Police said William Sony Hunt, 57, is suspected of second-degree murder while armed in connection with the case.

A warrant was issued for Hunt a little more than two years ago.

A press release from MPD is below.

January 31, 2014

Arrest Made in 2011 Homicide: 400 Block of Newcomb Street, SE

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch have announced that an arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing which occurred in the 400 block of Newcomb Street, SE.

On Friday, May 20th, 2011 at approximately 1:45 pm, units from the Seventh District responded to the 400 block of Newcomb Street, SE. Upon their arrival they found an adult male victim who was unconscious, unresponsive, and suffering from stab wounds to the body. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and the victim was pronounced dead on the scene by a member of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia.

The decedent is identified as 48 year-old George White of Southeast, DC.

On Friday, January 31, 2014, 57 year-old William Sony Hunt of Southeast, DC was arrested in Yonkers, New York, by the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Murder Two while Armed in the stabbing death of George White.

Suspect Named in Homicide of George White

Laura Amico — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:42:32 -0500

MPD announced today that William Sony Hunt is a suspect in the death of George White.

Hunt is a 55-year-old black male believed to be in New York, MPD said. There is a warrant for his arrest.

White was found fatally stabbed May 20 at about 1:44 p.m. in the 400 block of Newcomb Street Southeast.

SE DC Man Found Dead in Congress Heights Friday Afternoon

Laura Amico — Sat, 21 May 2011 18:35:26 -0400

George White, a 48 year-old Southeast DC man, was found stabbed to death Friday afternoon in Congress Heights, MPD said in a press release Saturday afternoon.

MPD's press release follows.

May 21, 2011

Homicide: 400 Block of Newcomb Street, SE

(Washington, DC)-Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing which occurred in the 400 block of Newcomb Street, SE.

On Friday, May 20th, 2011 at approximately 1:44 pm, units from the Seventh District responded to the 400 block of Newcomb Street, SE. Upon their arrival they found an adult male victim who was unconscious, unresponsive and suffering from stab wounds to the body. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and the victim was pronounced dead on the scene by a member of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia.

The decedent is identified as 48 year-old George White of SE, Washington, DC.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746).

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to DC CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. If the information provided by the caller to the Crime Solvers Unit leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.