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Defendant Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Brutal Slaying
Washington DC – A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the slaying of a 71-year-old man in an apartment building in Northwest Washington.
Edward Brown, who was temporarily staying in the apartment, was found guilty of first-degree murder while armed and second-degree murder while armed, with a senior citizen enhancement. The verdict came after a trial in Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
The victim, Michael Mahoney, was found fatally stabbed in the neck on February 5, 2018, in his apartment in the 2300 block of 11th Street NW. Brown was the last person seen on video surveillance entering and exiting the apartment before Mahoney’s body was discovered by his concerned friends.
Brown was arrested on February 27, 2018, and has been in custody ever since. The Metropolitan Police Department, along with the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, investigated the case.
U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Robert J. Contee III commended the work of those who investigated the case, thanking the Metropolitan Police Department and the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force for their assistance. They also acknowledged the efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Assistant U.S. Attorneys John Giovannelli, Sharon Donovan, Daniel Lenerz, and Jeffrey Wojcik.
Brown’s sentence was handed down by the Honorable Rainey Brandt. The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of violent crime on our communities and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
The victim’s friends, who discovered his body, expressed relief that justice had been served. ‘We’re grateful that the system worked as it should, and that the person responsible for Michael’s tragic death will be held accountable,’ they said.
The case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement and prosecutors in bringing justice to victims and their families.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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