New trial scheduled for next year after mistrial in Chatham County murder case

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The case against now 19-year-old Travis Dorell Washington, has been pushed back several months after a mistrial.

Washington is charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and 2 counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

A jury declared a mistrial in September. He was denied bond in the meantime, while his next trial approaches.

That next trial is now scheduled for February 17th, 2026, with a pre-trial hearing on February 3rd.

Washington was originally arrested on September 15th, 2023 by Chatham County Police after a brief manhunt at several areas in the county.

He’s accused of shooting and killing 22-year-old Rashad Gooddine on September 4th, 2023. You can read more about Gooddine here.

He was indicted on multiple charges in December 2023. You can find that coverage here.

Goodline’s mother spoke with WTOC back in 2023.

“He basically walked down the street to get his oldest son some snacks from the corner store, four streets down from where we live, and he was murdered,” Kristian Jackson, Gooddine’s mother said.

The Chatham County Police Department said it did not appear to be random.

“It appeared to be somewhat of an ambush. It’s obviously very concerning. It was a targeted attack. The criminal investigations division has put a lot of time, energy, and effort into this case in the last seven days,” Chief Hadley said at the time.

We will provide updates as his case continues to make its way through the court system.