Overview
- Prosecutors entered a nolle prosequi in the case against Robert Andrew Reed, saying video did not capture the stabbing, forensic tests found no blood or DNA matches, and key witnesses are unavailable or no longer cooperating.
- Reed remains jailed on separate counts, including possession with intent to distribute Schedule I/II drugs and an unlawful wounding charge, with hearings set for March 19 and April 8.
- A spokesperson said the nolle prosequi preserves the option to refile the second-degree murder charge if new evidence emerges.
- The decision followed other Fairfax developments this week, including a judge’s dismissal of a Herndon-area murder case against Helena Little for lack of probable cause.
- FOIA-released police emails show commanders warned prosecutors in November 2025 about repeat offender Abdul Jalloh, who was later charged with fatally stabbing Stephanie Minter in February, while conservative outlets highlight Descano’s past support from a Soros-funded PAC.