United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia

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Man Arrested for Murder of Woman Whose Body was Found in Trash Dumpster

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Man Arrested for Murder of Woman Whose Body was Found in Trash Dumpster

Thursday, June 12, 2025
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia

WASHINGTON - Richard Dyson, 58, of the District of Columbia, was arrested yesterday on charges of second-degree murder while armed, for the murder of 62-year-old Donnella Bryan on or about April 15, 2025. The arrest was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Dyson was arraigned today before Superior Court Magistrate Judge Robert J. Hildum, where he entered a plea of not guilty. Judge Hildum found probable cause for second degree murder and ordered Dyson held without bond until his preliminary hearing on June 18, 2025 before Judge Michael Ryan.

On April 19, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast, for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim inside a dumpster. The victim was identified as Donella Bryan of the District of Columbia. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim was pronounced deceased.

This case is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Anthony Cocuzza.

Charges are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Updated June 12, 2025
Topic
Violent Crime
Component
USAO - District of Columbia
Press Release Number:25-257
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