D.C Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt granted defendant George Mudd a new defense attorney on June 17 after reading his “eloquently” written letter.
Mudd, 71, is charged with first-degree murder and felony murder. Both charges face an aggravating factor of being especially heinous or cruel while committing or attempting to commit a robbery. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in the stabbing and rape of Susan Cvengros, 24, that occurred on May 21, 1999 on the 400 block of F Street, NE. Cvengros was found dead in her bedroom with six stab wounds. Mudd was arrested in 2025, allegedly connected by DNA evidence.
On June 2, Mudd filed a handwritten letter to the court asking for a new attorney, expressing his frustration and concern about what he claims is unfair representation from his attorney Terrance Austin…