Alleged Killer of Sabina Rose Cries in Court

Man who allegedly raped and killed NoLibs waitress sobs in court appearance

The man who allegedly raped and killed a young Northern Liberties waitress sobbed in court Wednesday while waiving a preliminary hearing.

Donte Johnson, 18, was shaking and crying during the court proceeding related to the murder and rape charges against him, reports the Inquirer.

Johnson is accused of beating, raping and strangling 20-year-old Sabina Rose O’Donnell and leaving her in a vacant lot next to her Northern Liberties home on June 2. A passerby found Sabina’s body the next morning.

Police previously stated that Johnson confessed to the murder, saying that it happened because he wanted to steal her bike. Assistant District Attorneys told the judge of Johnson’s confession and said that Johnson’s DNA was found on O’Donnell’s body, reports the Inquirer.

A tip call from a woman who watched the surveillance video released by police released told investigators Johnson’s identity, but it was the 18-year-old’s mother who arranged for her son to turn himself into police.

 

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