El Hadji Alpha Madiou Toure, in an image distributed by D.C. police, was found guilty of first degree, premeditated murder, first-degree sexual abuse, robbery and other charges related to Mehiel’s March 2017 slaying. (D.C. police)Brooks told the jury that as Mehiel was wrapping up work on the D.C. exhibit and preparing to return to her North Carolina home, her colleagues were unable to reach her. Mehiel’s DNA was detected inside Toure’s backpack, which authorities found at the time of his arrest. Authorities said a security video showed Toure repeatedly using Mehiel’s bank card, over at least two days, to withdraw $2,300. Prosecutors say Toure watched Mehiel packing up her car in the late morning of March 20, 2017.

Source: Washington Post March 20, 2019 23:03 UTC