Man sentenced to 80 years for double murder at Super 8 motel in Camp Springs

CAMP SPRINGS, Md. (DC News Now) — A 24-year-old man will serve 80 years in prison for the murder of two people at the Super 8 motel in Camp Springs in 2023.

The Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, Tara Jackson, announced Tuesday that Christopher Jamar Jenkins was sentenced after he was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder on May 16.

Jenkins was also convicted of conspiracy armed robbery, firearm use in a violent crime and possession of a handgun by a prohibited person.

Officials said 23-year-old Xavier Matthews, of Temple Hills, Md., and 26-year-old Karon Moore, of DC, were shot and killed at the motel on June 28, 2023. The deadly shooting took place during a planned robbery that officials say was orchestrated by Matthews’ cousin.

“This tragedy was entirely preventable, and while no sentence can erase the families’ pain, we hope this brings some measure of justice,” said State’s Attorney Jackson. “This case is a reminder that violent actions have devastating consequences for victims, for families, and for the entire community. Our office will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to hold violent offenders accountable and to prevent violence before it occurs in our communities.”