A Southeast Washington, D.C. resident was sentenced to incarceration for obstructing a justice investigation into the murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson, a crime that occurred in 2018. According to U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department, Quanisha Ramsuer, 31, received a three-year prison sentence and an additional three years of probation from Superior Court Judge Robert Okun.
Ramsuer was found guilty on September 3, 2024, by a jury for her involvement in the events related to the July 16, 2018 murder. On that day, five members of a known crew opened fire in the Clay Terrace neighborhood, resulting in the death of Makiyah Wilson. The attack was carried out by Mark Price, Antonio Murchison, Isaiah Murchison, Gregory Taylor, and Qujuan Thomas, all of whom have been convicted. Two others, Quentin Michals and Darrise Jeffers, were convicted for planning the attack and supplying weapons, while Marquell Cobbs was found guilty of conspiracy.
Evidence demonstrated that Ramsuer was aware of the perpetrators' identities due to her association with the crew; however, she repeatedly refused to provide accurate testimony regarding the shooters. Ramsuer, seen in surveillance footage engaging with the assailants before their departure, did not disclose their identities, which led to her conviction for obstruction of justice.
The Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia conducted the investigation. The case was led by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Laura Bach and Natalie Hynum. Further assistance came from a team including Assistant U.S. Attorneys Chrisellen Kolb, Nicholas Coleman, and additional paralegals and specialists.
The prosecution was supported by former Assistant U.S. Attorneys and specialists who played key roles throughout the investigation.