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DC Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals Task Force on Cold Case

For immediate release

Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force has arrested a man suspected in a 1999 rape and murder in Washington.

George P. Mudd, 71, has been charged and arrested for the May 1999 rape and murder of a woman in her Capitol Hill apartment. At the time, no suspect was located. Due to the advancement of DNA technology, a match was recently confirmed, and the suspect was charged. Mudd, who spent 10 years in federal prison for a separate stabbing offense was charged on July 7.

On July 8, the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) conducted surveillance near the 3000 block of Bladensburg Road NE in Washington with hopes of locating Mudd. Information was received about the make and model of the vehicle Mudd was believed to be driving. At approximately 2:40 p.m., investigators spotted the vehicle in the area and safely took Mudd into custody. Mudd was transported to the DC Metro Homicide Office and booked on the active warrant.

Since 2004, the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force has focused resources and efforts on the enhancement of public safety and the reduction of violence within the National Capital Region, through the identification, investigation, and apprehension of fugitives wanted for egregious crimes against the community, while ensuring the equal application of Justice, Integrity, and Service for all.

Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found at https://www.usmarshals.gov.

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