Marquis Mayo Convicted in Annapolis Kidnapping Murder
A jury found Marquis Mayo guilty of kidnapping and killing 47-year-old David Winchester Jr.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Crime — General
Marquis Mayo was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and firearm use in the death of 47-year-old David Winchester Jr. The jury delivered the guilty verdict on September 21, 2026, following a trial regarding the March 2024 abduction.
Why it matters
The conviction brings legal accountability for the violent abduction from a Baltimore home and the subsequent discovery of the victim in an Annapolis wooded area. The case involved extensive use of surveillance technology to track the suspects.
A jury convicted the 37-year-old Marquis Mayo of first-degree murder and kidnapping. The court has officially scheduled the sentencing hearing for December 30, 2026.
The players
Marquis Mayo
He is a 37-year-old defendant who was found guilty of kidnapping and murdering David Winchester Jr.
David Winchester Jr.
He was a 47-year-old victim who was abducted from Baltimore and killed in Annapolis.
Monae Fincher
She is one of the three individuals charged in connection with this kidnapping and murder case.
Jamar Fincher
He is one of the three individuals charged in connection with this kidnapping and murder case.
The details
Investigators successfully linked Marquis Mayo to the crime after tracking a blue Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross using security camera footage and license plate readers. The victim, David Winchester Jr., had been forcibly abducted from his mother's home in Baltimore before being killed in a wooded area near Wiley H. Bates Middle School in Annapolis.
Timeline
The kidnapping and murder occurred in March 2024.
Police discovered the victim's body in Annapolis on March 28, 2024.
The jury delivered the guilty verdict on September 21, 2026.
The sentencing hearing for Marquis Mayo is set for December 30, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard investigative pattern established by jurisdictional cooperation protocols, where cross-city data sharing between Baltimore and Annapolis police led to the identification of the suspects. Such multi-jurisdictional efforts are increasingly common in regional investigations involving mobile suspects.
The conclusion of this trial provides closure to the investigation that occurred near the school and residential areas of Annapolis. Residents should note that the use of advanced surveillance tracking in this case has become a standard tool for law enforcement in the city.
The takeaway
The successful identification and conviction of the suspects highlights the growing reliance of police on automated license plate readers and city-wide camera networks. This technology remains a critical factor in solving violent crimes that span across different city jurisdictions.
What happens next
The sentencing hearing for Marquis Mayo is scheduled to take place on December 30, 2026.
Further reading
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