Suspect facing first-degree murder charge in Isaac Cunningham case to be tried as an adult
Isaac Cunningham (WSLS2025)
ROANOKE, Va. – A 15-year-old who was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of 15-year-old Isaac Cunningham will be tried as an adult.
A Juvenile and Domestic relations court judge ruled on Jan. 17 that the suspect, 15-year-old Daydrian Martin, was to be tried as an adult. A Grand Jury approved that ruling Monday.
According to court records, Martin has been charged with the following:
First-degree murder
Use of Firearm in Felony first-degree murder
Martin was arrested in June of last year.
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