OXON HILL, MD — A 47-year-old Oxon Hill man has been indicted in the death of his 79-year-old stepfather.
Around 4:25 p.m. on April 3, Prince George's police officers were called to the 1600 block of Fenwood Avenue in Oxon Hill for a report of a dispute. Officers found James Venable unresponsive in the home with trauma. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he died on April 22, according to police.
His stepson, Delvin Graham, was arrested at the scene.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner recently ruled Venable's death a homicide, according to police.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the men were arguing when Graham assaulted Venable and struck him several times, causing him to lose consciousness.
Initially, the PGPD's domestic violence unit charged Graham with assault and other offenses. He remains in custody at the Department of Corrections. Homicide detectives took over the case after Venable died. Graham was indicted on June 2 for common law murder and related offenses. He's being held on a no-bond status.
Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak to a detective can call 301-516-2512, contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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