GUILTY VA - Robin, 58, & Mani Aldridge, 17, murdered, Charlottesville, 5 Dec 2014

[Skigirl]

http://wina.com/news/064460-arrest-in-rugby-ave-double-homicide/



His FB: https://www.facebook.com/gene.washingtontown

OMG, a photo on his facebook shows him in the shoes.

 

[Skigirl]

Geno on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-m36z1wrJc&feature=youtu.be

And some photos:

http://ink361.com/app/users/ig-327130072/700prospectavebmb/photos

 

[Concerned Mama]

Why would perp dump evidence( probably bloody clothes) in dumpster that was located near the victims stolen car? The only thing dumber than that would be if the perp actually lived in that apartment complex. "Oh my clothes are all bloody- let me go shower up and put on some fresh clothes and then I'll just dump these blood soaked clothes in the dumpster and leave the car in the parking lot so the cops can find it." Didn't somebody say that the average killer was dumb as a fence post. Elmore Leonard has made a living writing about thugs and killers that are so stupid it is comedy.

bbm

UPDATE: Police arrest Gene Everett Washington in Rugby Ave. double murder

Police arrested Gene Everett Washington, 30, on a probation violation December 8 outside his home in Barracks West, where Robin Aldridge’s Toyota Matrix was discovered.

Add the shoe evidence and you have to wonder how anybody could be such a stupid criminal. Unless there are fingerprints of his all over the scene (which I'm guessing there are, since the house didn't burn down), the defense lawyer could make a case that the guy was framed, from how blatant all the evidence is.

 

[Soulmagent]

News article from the future I guess...

December 12, 2014

The murder of a local teacher and her teenage daughter was not a random act of violence, according to Charlottesville Police. Chief Tim Longo says the suspect knew one of the victims.

At a press conference Tuesday morning, Chief Longo said double murder suspect Gene Washington knew 17-year old Mani Aldridge. However, Longo wouldn't go into the details of that relationship.

http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/285242821.html

 

[colette]

On one of the articles someone posted a comment that Mani may have known the killer by buying a drum set from him. " Both posted a photo on social media of a blue Yamaha drumkit at nearly the same time. From her obituary, Mani has excelled at playing drums since age 4. "

http://www.nbc29.com/story/27584374/charlottesville-police-rugby-ave-murders-not-random

 

[Concerned Mama]

Memorial Gathering to be held for Robin & Mani Aldridge

Updated: Dec 11, 2014 4:13 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va (WVIR) -

A memorial gathering and celebration of Robin and Mani Aldridge's lives will be held Saturday, December 13
. . .

According to police, Robin and Mani Aldridge were beaten to death at their home on Rugby Avenue on December 5 before someone set fire to the house. Gene Washington has been arrested in connection with the case. He faces two first-degree murder charges.

Authorities began their investigation of the fire Thursday. The Charlottesville fire marshal is hoping the city's accelerant dog will shed some light on the investigation. The dog was on scene at Rugby Road Thursday. There is no word yet on the findings.

 

[OliveEliot]

Horrible deaths. And another example of why many jurisdictions are actually trying to better handle "small" parole violations like this guy had --the seemingly small things can sometimes be important indicators of plans for more crimes. Put them back in jail when they've violated the terms of parole or probation.

 

[OkieGranny]

http://www.nbc29.com/story/27690569/police-sources-offer-new-insight-in-aldridge-murders

Currently, police sources confirm they have evidence to believe Washington did steal the Aldridge's car the day of the fire and then try to sell it.

NBC29 has also been told investigators found a TV belonging to the victims in Washington's Barracks West apartment. Police also seized a dumpster from the apartment complex for evidence.

Police have said Washington knew Mani Aldridge. The two had contact on the phone and through text messages, but what is still unclear is if a common interest in music might explain how they met.

 

[OkieGranny]

http://www.nbc29.com/story/30685059/judge-denies-defense-motion-in-aldridge-murder-case

Washington is charged with one count of capital murder in the commission of a robbery, two counts of first-degree murder, and one count of robbing a residence...

The trial is set to begin on May 23.

 

[OkieGranny]

http://www.nbc29.com/story/31764305/new-court-date-set-for-man-charged-with-aldridge-murders

The defendant’s jury trial is now scheduled for May 30, 2017, and is expected to last approximately three weeks.

 

[0101ABA]

Dollar disadvantage: Gene Washington's attorney says money matters

The man charged with brutally beating to death special education teacher Robin Aldridge and her daughter, Mani, and then setting their Rugby Avenue home on fire in December 2014, appeared before a judge for a motions hearing April 21. One of his three attorneys argued that he’s at a disadvantage because, in her words, he’s “poor.”

Defense attorney Faith Winstead asked that Gene Everett Washington, an indigent defendant, have the same privileges as more affluent defendants in his psychiatric, psychological and medical health evaluations.

http://www.c-ville.com/dollar-disad...ons-attorney-says-money-matters/#.VyDOLYZOKrV

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

From August:

Charlottesville Court Hears Motion in Washington Capital Murder Case

http://www.nbc29.com/story/32772887/charlottesville-court-hears-motion-in-washington-capital-murder-case

Attorneys for a man accused of a brutal double murder in Charlottesville will gain access to information about the grand jury that indicted him.

Tuesday, capital defenders argued for access to information that they believe can help determine whether the grand jury process violated any of Washington’s constitutional rights.

“There have been other jurisdictions where the grand jury process has been hugely defective. I certainly can't say that's the case here in Charlottesville, but because we have constitutional requirements in trying to defend our clients, we need to make sure every rock is overturned and every possible avenue is looked at,” said capital defender Jennifer Stanton.

The judge ruled to only provide information about the randomly-selected grand jury that indicted Washington in June of 2015. Only Washington's defense attorneys will be allowed access to that information about the five-to-seven grand jurors. They are not allowed to contact those jurors, though.

Summer camp honoring Robin and Mani Aldridge kicks off - June

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Gene Washington Defense Asking for Victim's Medical Records

http://www.nbc29.com/story/33703266/gene-washington-defense-asking-for-victims-medical-records

Monday, Washington’s defense team argued a motion to grant them access to Mani's records in an apparent attempt to find other individuals who may have ties to her murder. The defense claims Mani had inappropriate relationships with other men, and may have talked about it with her psychologist.

The commonwealth's attorney called it a, "fishing expedition".

The judge is taking the arguments under consideration before issuing a decision.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

From last month:

2 Years Later, Search for Justice Continues for Slain Teacher, Daughter

http://www.nbc29.com/story/33916365/aldridge-anniversary

Monday, December 5, marks a grim anniversary for Charlottesville. It was two years ago on this day that firefighters discovered the remains of a mother and daughter inside a burning home.

Gene Everett Washington is accused of killing 58-year-old Robin Aldridge, and her 17-year-old daughter Mani. He is charged with one count of capital murder in the commission of a robbery, two counts of first-degree murder, and one charge of robbing a residence.

Washington's jury trial is scheduled to begin on May 30, 2017, and last for three weeks. He could face the death penalty if he found guilty on the capital murder charge.

 

[0101ABA]

Psych evaluation ordered in case of Aldridge slayings

A Charlottesville man accused of murdering a mother and daughter in their Rugby Avenue home has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to see if he is competent to stand trial later this year.

It’s been more than two years since Gene Everett Washington, 32, was arrested in the December 2014 slaying of Robin and Mani Aldridge. The Albemarle County schoolteacher and her teenage daughter were found beaten to death in their home, which was subsequently set ablaze.

 

[GreenRugby]

Trial scheduled for September.
1 Capital Murder
1 First Degree Murder

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Washington pleads to 2014 slayings of mother and daughter

http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Washington-pleads-guilty-to-2014-slayings-of-mother-and-daughter-429941523.html

In a hushed voice Wednesday afternoon, 32-year-old Gene Washington pleaded guilty to the capital murder of Robin Aldridge and the second-degree murder of Mani Aldridge.

But his attorneys have an issue with some of the evidence in the case, meaning Washington's guilty pleas are Alford pleas.

In that agreement, the other charges in this case and the death penalty were dropped, but Washington still faces up to life in prison for the capital murder charge and 40 years in prison for the second-degree murder charge.

"Let's just say his version of what happened is not the same version as what the Commonwealth's version is, and at the sentencing hearing, we feel his version will come out," explained Jennifer Stanton, Deputy at the Capital Defender's Office. "Ultimately, did we think he was going to be found guilty of something? Yes. Whether it was capital murder or something less is another story."

Sentencing has been set for September 25th.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Gene Washington sentenced to life plus 40 years for murder

http://www.newsplex.com/content/news/Sentencing-hearing-for-Gene-Washington-447802213.html

The judge has sentenced Gene Washington to life for capital murder and 40 more years for second-degree murder. Commonwealth Attorneys said they are very pleased with the results.

"That's both justice for the loss of those lives and a recognition of the need for community safety," Deputy Commonwealth Attorney, Elizabeth Killeen.

Killeen stated that in situations like this there are no real winners.

"It's a tragedy for the loss of Robin and Mani's lives, it's a tragedy for their survivors, and it's certainly a tragedy for the Washington family," Killeen said.