A woman escapes an apartment after being injured.

She runs toward a nearby work van and hides inside.

But the person she is running from follows her.

Running Wasn’t Enough examines a fatal domestic violence case that unfolded in broad daylight in Washington, D.C., and the court proceedings that followed.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Documented 187 is a true crime podcast that uses publicly available records, including court documents, law enforcement statements, and news reporting. It does not claim knowledge beyond the public record.

The information discussed includes allegations, witness accounts, and claims made during investigations or legal proceedings, identified where applicable.

Listener discretion is advised.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT RESOURCES

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Call: 800.799.SAFE (7233)

Text: START to 88788

Chat: Live advocate support is available at thehotline.org

Additional specialized resources:

StrongHearts Native Helpline

844.762.8483

Support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

866.311.9474

Support for young people experiencing abuse or seeking information about healthy relationships.

The Deaf Hotline

Video phone: 855.812.1001

Support for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Sources

• U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. “Husband Pleads Guilty to Gunning Down Wife in D.C. Parking Lot.” January 24, 2025.

• U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. “Husband Sentenced to 24 Years for Gunning Down Wife in D.C. Parking Lot.” May 20, 2025.

• Metropolitan Police Department. “Wanted Suspect Extradited and Charged in Fatal Northeast Shooting.” October 7, 2024.

• D.C. Witness. “Defendant Pleads Guilty in Homicide Case.” January 27, 2025.

• D.C. Witness. “Homicide Defendant Sentenced to 24 Years for His Wife’s Murder.” May 23, 2025.

• WUSA9. “Man Accused of Shooting Girlfriend to Death in DC Arrested.” October 7, 2024.

• WUSA9. “Husband Sentenced to 24 Years for Murdering His Wife.” May 20, 2025.

• 7News / WJLA. “Man Arrested in Maryland for Deadly Shooting of Woman in Northeast D.C.” October 3, 2024.

• The Washington Post. “He Chased His Wife and Shot Her. A Judge Sentenced Him to 24 Years.” May 21, 2025.