Suspect in Tricia McCauley Killing Released Days Before Her Death

WASHINGTON, DC — The suspect in the murder of Tricia McCauley had been released from jail just days before her death. He was awaiting trial on robbery charges, and should have been wearing a GPS tracking device, according to reports.

Adrian Duane Johnson (also known as Duane Adrian Johnson), of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, faces a charge of first degree murder in the death of the 46-year-old actress and yoga instructor who never arrived at a Christmas party Sunday night.

A tip led police to locate McCauley's car Monday afternoon, driven by Johnson. McCauley's body was found in the car, and a medical examiner report notes she was the died from strangulation and blunt force trauma, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

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Johnson was arrested six times in D.C. in the past year, according to NBC Washington, and he faced additional charges in surrounding jurisdictions. Those charges included assault on a police officer, as well as the most recent theft at Meridian PCS and CVS on Dec. 17.

Johnson was released on Dec. 20, according to WUSA9. Prosecutors were not prepared to move forward with the case and the defense attorneys had requested a mental health evaluation. According to reports, the evaluation was granted and Johnson was released under the stipulation that he wear a GPS locator.

Johnson was not wearing a GPS device at the time of his arrest, according to WUSA9.

Before his arrest Monday, Johnson reportedly robbed another CVS Pharmacy and assaulted an employee.

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