According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable Margaret Schweitzer, a jury has found defendant, Reginald Dunlap, 45, of Silver Spring, guilty of First-Degree Murder for the brutal slaying of his wife, 40-year-old Lauren Charles.
Charles’ body was found inside the couple’s home on March 7th, 2021. She had asphyxiated due to a pillowcase forced down her throat and was beaten to death. A decorative Buddha statue is believed to have been the murder weapon. After murdering his wife, defendant, Dunlap poured bleach on her body and ransacked their bedroom in order to stage a crime scene.
Dunlap faces the potential of life in prison. A sentencing hearing is scheduled before Judge Schweitzer on July 7th, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
Chief of our Special Victims Division, Assistant State’s Attorney Debbie Feinstein prosecuted this case along with Assistant State’s Attorney Sheila Bagheri.”
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