Nicholas Francis Giroux, 37, of Odenton has been sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for the first-degree murder of his 27-year-old neighbor, Isaiah Olugbemi. The sentencing occurred August 26, 2025, in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, with Judge Richard Trunnell presiding. Giroux pleaded guilty February 28, 2025, to first-degree murder and use of a firearm in a crime of violence. The sentences will run consecutively in the Division of Corrections.
The crime took place June 17, 2024, around 9:44 p.m., when Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to a shooting report in the 500 block of Meadowmist Way in Odenton. They found Olugbemi with multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed him to R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where he died from his injuries. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide by gunfire.
Surveillance video from the scene showed Giroux approaching Olugbemi on Meadowmist Way and firing multiple shots from a handgun until Olugbemi fell. Giroux then returned to fire three more shots before fleeing to his nearby townhome. He left the area in a van. Investigators recovered 9mm cartridge casings at the site.
Sixteen days before the shooting, Giroux had confronted Olugbemi and a next-door neighbor during a backyard cookout with music. He displayed a handgun but did not point it, so no arrest occurred at that time.
Giroux emerged as a suspect through surveillance footage, witness information and police records. In an interview with detectives, he confessed to the murder and directed them to the 9mm handgun used in the killing.
Following the sentencing, State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess said, “Mr. Olugbemi was a father and rising star in amateur boxing. This was a cruel and senseless murder that took the life of someone with great promise.” Leitess added, “the callousness and lack of remorse on the part of this Defendant is really disturbing. He deserves this sentence. And to the family and friends of Mr. Olugbemi, I hope that today provides some sense of justice for this terrible ordeal.”
Assistant State’s Attorney Carolynn Grammas represented the state. The investigation was handled by homicide detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Olugbemi, a resident of Odenton, had achieved success in amateur boxing, including multiple championships. His death left behind a young son and drew attention to neighborhood disputes escalating to violence in the area.
The case began with a routine police call but evolved into a homicide probe, demonstrating the importance of witness tips and forensic recovery. Police departments in the region encourage residents to report suspicious activities promptly to prevent escalations.
Giroux’s guilty plea avoided a trial, sparing the victim’s family further proceedings. Plea deals in murder cases require approval and often reflect strong evidence, as seen here with the confession and weapon recovery.
This sentencing closes a chapter on a crime that disrupted a quiet Odenton neighborhood, reminding residents of the need for conflict resolution resources available through local programs.
