Alleged Overcash Killer Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing

Stephan Weaver, who of first degree murder, assault and armed robbery in connection with the death of University of Maryland student Justin DeSha-Overcash, opted to waive his right to a preliminary hearing that was scheduled for Friday morning. 

Weaver's case was one of around 40 others being heard on Friday. Judge Robert Heffron sped through most cases in under a minute, and Weaver's was no exception. The matter was closed within 30 seconds. 

Because the case was heard in the District Court, the preliminary hearing also served as Weaver's arraignment hearing. 

Weaver is being represented by Greenbelt-based attorney Robert Bonsib. 

According to , Weaver, 22, confessed his involvement in Overcash's death to a friend later the same day the incident occurred. Weaver allegedly told his friend, who later contacted the police, that he targeted Overcash's 38th Avenue home after receiving a tip that drugs and money could be found inside. 

Documents say that Weaver drove himself and Deandre Ricardo Williams, 23, to Overcash's house. Weaver waited in the car while Williams entered the house armed with a handgun. A struggle between Williams and Overcash ensued, leading Williams to shoot Overcash twice. Overcash was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.  

Williams also faces charges of first degree murder and assault. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 29.