GRAFTON, MD – A chilling chapter in Washington’s violent crime saga has been etched with the news that Tommy Whack, 35, of Maryland, has been indicted for the April 1, 2024, murder of Fasil Teklemariam inside his own apartment. The grim tale of a man bludgeoned to death with glass bottles and stabbed multiple times has shocked the District of Columbia.
Whack, arraigned on June 27, 2025, before Honorable Neal Kravitz, now faces serious charges of robbery and first-degree murder while armed – a felony murder. The U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced the grand jury’s findings in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
The evidence against Whack paints a picture of a nightmarish event. On April 1, 2024, Teklemariam was found lifeless in his Peabody Street NW apartment unit. His body bore telltale signs of extreme violence: smashing glass bottles on his head and knife wounds across his body. The victim’s personal effects, including a phone and papers, were taken by Whack and his co-conspirators. The body was discovered four days later by the building management.
Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) stood beside Pirro in making the announcement, emphasizing the importance of the ongoing investigation. The MPD is leading this probe, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia prosecuting the case.
As the grim details of Teklemariam’s murder come to light, the public seeks answers and justice for a tragedy that shook the community. Whack now awaits trial, while the city grapples with the harsh reality of violent crime on its streets.
The grim saga of Tommy Whack and Fasil Teklemariam serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing law enforcement in their fight against violent crime. The District of Columbia continues to grapple with this tragedy, hoping for resolution and justice for the family of Mr. Teklemariam.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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