Khamyah Honesty — Demetrius Beatty D.C. Infant-Death Prosecution

Case overview and current legal status

Demetrius Beatty charged with first-degree felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children; probable cause found September 17

Jurisdiction: Washington, D.C.. Last researched October 21, 2026. Allegations are not findings of guilt.

Courthouse location of trial

D.C. Superior Court, Moultrie Courthouse, 500 Indiana Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. Case number 2026 CF1 014643. Specific next courtroom and date need docket verification.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys

Assigned prosecutor(s), defense counsel and appearances of counsel have not been verified from filed court documents. Names will be added when the docket or public appearances establish them.

Victim background

Khamyah Honesty was approximately two months old when she died August 16, 2026.

People involved and documented roles

Demetrius Beatty, 40, was identified by the U.S. Attorney as the child’s stepfather and caregiver. Judge Dorsey Jones presided over the September 17 probable-cause appearance.

Interactive event-by-event timeline

Investigation and evidence

DOJ reports the autopsy found multiple blunt-force head injuries and classified the death as homicide. A probable-cause finding is not a conviction.

Prosecution and defense theories

The prosecution alleges felony murder and cruelty to children. Defense pleadings are not yet obtained.

Trial testimony and courtroom developments

Trial testimony, sworn witness evidence, hearing rulings and transcripts have not been independently obtained. Earlier police statements and preliminary-hearing allegations are not presented as trial testimony.

Known witnesses expected to testify

No trial witness is named here without a public witness list, transcript or sworn testimony. Persons mentioned in reporting are not automatically expected trial witnesses.

Verdicts, sentencing and appeals

Tracked procedural stage: Demetrius Beatty charged with first-degree felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children; probable cause found September 17. Any judgment, sentencing or appeal must be checked against court orders before this section is expanded.

Unresolved questions

What does the arrest affidavit establish about timing, access, injuries, and caregiver accounts? Were there prior calls, medical visits, or protective-service contacts?

Court records and source documents

Official court search portals and attributed reporting are distinguished below. A court portal or news article is not the filed indictment or transcript.

• DOJ official charging announcement (official federal charging release)
• Metropolitan Police Department — Khamyah Honesty homicide investigation (August 19, 2026) (official police release)
• D.C. Superior Court criminal search (reported source)