April 2nd 2024.
Three teenage girls are facing serious charges after being accused of committing murder. The girls, all under the age of 13, have been accused of brutally beating a disabled older man to death last fall. According to reports from NBC Washington, the girls, aged 12 and 13, appeared in court in Washington, D.C. on Friday and Saturday and were charged with second-degree murder as juveniles. Despite their attorneys pleading not guilty on their behalf, they will still have to face the consequences of their alleged actions.
In a press release from the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C., detectives stated that the crime took place on October 17, 2023. It was reported that police officers responded to a call at approximately 12:54 a.m. and found the victim, Reggie Brown, with severe injuries consistent with an assault. Sadly, Brown passed away at the scene. An autopsy report from The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner revealed that the cause of death was blunt force trauma and it was ruled a homicide.
The hearing for the two 13-year-old girls charged in Brown's death lasted a grueling four and a half hours. Detective Harry Singleton, who was present at the hearing, described Brown as being disabled and suffering from various ailments. He was missing fingers on each hand and had a metal plate in his head. It was also reported that there is footage of the attack caught on a mobile phone, which was played during the hearing on March 28. The video showed a group of five girls chasing after Brown, who was desperately trying to escape. However, the girls pulled him off a chain fence, stomped on his head, and even beat him with his own belt. It was a brutal and senseless act of violence.
As Brown lay on the ground, surrounded by blood, the girls were laughing and making disturbing comments. One of them even said, "He's leaking." It was a shocking and disturbing sight for the court to witness. Detective Singleton also testified that Brown was disabled and had mental health issues. He only had two fingers on each hand, making him particularly vulnerable to the attack. In addition, security camera footage revealed that an unidentified man was seen leading Brown by his collar before throwing him against a wall. As Brown tried to get up, he was met with violence from the group of girls.
It was revealed during the hearing that one of the girls had approached the man and asked if she could fight him. Shockingly, he gave her permission and the girls proceeded to attack Brown. It was also reported that two of the girls did not want to participate in the beating, but were threatened by the man with a gun if they did not comply. It was a horrifying and manipulative tactic that led to the tragic death of Brown.
Currently, the three girls are being held in secure detention at the city's Youth Services Center. They are scheduled to appear in court again on April 4. It is a heartbreaking and tragic situation for all involved, and one that highlights the importance of addressing and preventing acts of violence, especially among young individuals.
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