Michael Wells, a 53-year-old resident of Hyattsville, Maryland, has been arraigned on multiple charges related to a cold case murder from 2005. The charges include first-degree premeditated murder while armed, second-degree murder while armed, arson, tampering with physical evidence, and related weapons offenses. This development was announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department.
The indictment accuses Wells of shooting Makia Mosby and setting her body on fire on November 24, 2005. These actions allegedly led to injuries that Mosby did not survive. Following the indictment, Wells was taken into custody on December 12, 2024.
If found guilty, Wells could face up to 30 years in prison, a fine reaching $250,000, and five years of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Graves expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Metropolitan Police Department and highlighted Assistant U.S. Attorney Vinet Bryant's role in prosecuting the case.
It is important to note that an indictment is merely an accusation and does not constitute proof of guilt. The defendant remains presumed innocent until proven otherwise.