Washington, D.C. — A man has been charged months after a woman’s body was discovered in a dumpster in Northeast Washington. Richard Dyson, 58, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of 62-year-old Donnella Bryan, whose disappearance had been reported just days earlier.
Bryan’s body was found on April 19 in a dumpster located in the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue NE, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. The discovery raised alarms in the community, as residents grappled with the reality of the violent circumstances surrounding her death.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Dyson pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder. The judge ordered him to remain in custody without bond until a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 18.
Details surrounding the relationship, if any, between Dyson and Bryan remain unclear. Investigators have not disclosed any information about the circumstances leading to her death, nor have they revealed a possible motive. The case has prompted community concern, as law enforcement agencies work to piece together the events that transpired leading up to Bryan’s tragic death.
Authorities continue to gather evidence, and the investigation is ongoing. Community members are urged to come forward with any information that might aid in uncovering the truth. As the case progresses through the legal system, the impact of this tragedy lingers in the neighborhood, where Bryan’s life is mourned and remembered.