WASHINGTON (AP) - A man accused of fatally stabbing a runner in the nation’s capital has pleaded not guilty in the slaying, and his lawyer is gathering evidence for a possible insanity defense.
WTOP-FM reports Anthony Crawford on Friday pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in slaying of 35-year-old Wendy Martinez. Police say Crawford used a stolen kitchen knife to kill Martinez as she ran near her District home in September.
Crawford’s lawyer, Eugene Ohm, on Friday requested more time to develop a not guilty by reason of insanity defense. He has until June 21 to announce if that plea will be pursued.
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Crawford was found incompetent to stand trial in February but has since started mediation and been found competent. Court records say he has a history of paranoia and drug use.
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Information from: WTOP-FM, http://www.wtop.com
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