Jordan Brown was a fifth-grader in February 2009 when Pennsylvania police arrived to take him away as the sole suspect in the shotgun slaying of his dads pregnant fiance, Kenzie Houk. Im not angry. Inside the Browns' farmhouse, police found handguns, rifles, and several rounds of ammunition. "I was happy. Jordan, then a fifth grader, said he didn't understand what he was being accused of. Houk is the legal guardian of her granddaughters. "There is not a trooper on scene that day that has lost one second of sleep over this case.". Everything seemed to be going well until a tree-cutter on their property noticed 4-year-old Adalynn sobbing at around 9 a.m. (45 minutes after her siblings left for school) on that February 2009 morning. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A federal lawsuit has been filed against four former state troopers and a former state police commissioner for the wrongful conviction of a boy arrested at 11 years old. "They told me that [she and] the baby were gone, and I remember collapsing in the yard," Chris Brown told ABC News' Juju Chang. * @KendallRaeOnytTwitter: http://twitter.com/kendallraeonytInstagram: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonytMy Zoo: http://instagram.com/milehigherzooC O N T A C T: For Business Inquiries - TeamKendall@ViralNation.com Send me mail Kendall Rae8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233Greenwood Village, CO 80112 I just want to graduate college, you know, get a job in my major and, I don't know, just be successful," Jordan Brown said. I'm never not going to be here every day,'" Chris Brown said. Owing in part to the discovery of a shotgun in the family home, near Wampum, as well as a shell casing outside and evidence of gunshot residue on his clothes, police zeroed in on 11-year-old Jordan. KRISTEN JORDAN SHAMUS Tara Grant's sister speaks out 7 years after notorious slaying Kristen Jordan Shamus View Comments 0:05 1:21 Editor's note: This story was originally published Aug.. 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Soon after, one of the tree-trimming workers spotted Houk's other daughter, 4-year-old Adalynn, in the doorway, sobbing and saying her mother was dead. In 2012, he was convicted in juvenile court of first-degree murder and first-degree homicide. When his mug shot was taken, Jordan Brown said, he was crying. "I'll be honest with you, I suffer from PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] over this," Chris Brown said. "He was the youngest person in American jurisprudence in the history of American justice to be facing adult charges for homicide as an 11-year-old," Elisco said. But investigators believed the strongest piece of circumstantial evidence came from Jenessa. Calisthenics teacher returns to alma mater to help Philly students, Police chase stolen U-Haul van through Philly; 4 arrested, Pandemic hunger relief program comes to an end. "I can remember just looking at Jordan and feeling like we had failed him. Both attorneys say they would like the investigation to be reopened so that the Brown's family can finally have justice. Judge Hodge put Brown on probation in the custody of an uncle who lived in Ohio, just across the border from Lawrence County. When his mug shot was taken, Jordan Brown said, he was crying. Jordan Brown denies killing Houk. Brown was charged after police found a youth-sized gun inside the house, which reportedly smelled like it had been recently fired, according to WKBN. Chris said Jordan plans on living life like any normal 20 year old. We did not get this wrong," McGraw told ABC News. Instead, they relied on the statement of a 7-year-old girl who changed her story. Lawrence County Prison/Beaver County Times/AP, File, Man Wrongfully Convicted of Killing Malcolm X Is Suing N.Y.C. Chris Brown said he drove every day, 230 miles round trip, to see his son at the center. And that made me happy. "Kind of bittersweet, so to speak. "(I) went downstairs, got my clothes, went in the bathroom (and) got dressed. "I'm 100 percent, you know, a whole, clean slate. "If I would read something and come across a word I didn't know, [I would] look it up. Jordan was released from juvenile detention in 2016, seven years after the murder of Kenzie Houk, since he had completed a slate of juvenile detention programs, per New Castle News. British Summer Time begins in March but do you wind your watch forward Sickening CCTV footage shows the moment two trains collided and burst into flames in horror smash Greek PM MPs demands the menopause is made a 'protected characteristic' like race or religion - but Equalities Commando, 28, 'told woman he met on dating app "I love it when you keep telling me to stop" as he raped and Charles evicting Harry and Meghan is the act of a King putting his country first: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals A royal princess at Eton? He said he was against physical violence but that he firmly believed if you are attacked you should defend yourself and that this is something children should learn from an early age. Got the shotgun for ChristmasBrown got the youth-sized shotgun as a Christmas present, and used it to win a turkey shoot on Valentine's Day. Prosecutors argued in court that Jordan committed the murder and proceeded to get on the school bus not long after. Teen Who Survived Fall From 60-Foot Bridge: I. Jordan Anthony Brown, an 11-year-old charged for the murder of Kenzie Marie Houk in Wampum, PA, is shown in this photo provided by the Lawence County Prison in New Castle, PA. Brown is the. As the years passed, Jordan Brown said he spent much of his time absorbed in the books his father brought him, reading with a dictionary next to him. "If this person were 18, we'd be looking at pursuing the death penalty," Bongivengo said. Despite the investigators' belief that Jenessa statements to police were compelling and credible, prosecutors made the decision not to introduce them at the trial, nor did she testify. This is crazy, he told the paper. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users You've, you know, ruined his name in essence. He said he needed to drive four hours every day to visit Jordan Brown because "he's my son. Some like it, NOT! [I'm] happy that this part of it is over with Jordan, you know, being wrongfully accused. HARRISBURG, Pa. Following a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision to overturn the murder conviction of Jordan Brown in the 2009 shooting death of his father's pregnant fiance, the now. It's been a nightmare for nine-and-a-half years." The daily journey, however, wreaked havoc on his finances, Chris Brown said. Now 21, Brown, who spent more than seven years in custody, is focused on his future since his murder conviction was overturned just this summer. 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"It wasn't used to muffle (the shot) or anything, the blanket wasn't thick enough for that.". TIMELINE: Jordan Brown case (16 of 59) State's high court sets hearing on teen's case +2 +2 Kenzie Houk's family is "coming along" since she was taken from them five years ago. When asked what message he had for the state police troopers who'd arrested his son, Chris Brown said, "'Shame on you,' is probably the most polite way to put it.". It's saying that I have a charge in front of me in juvenile court, and I am finding that you are responsible for that crime," ABC News' Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams said. Police also said they found a 20-gauge shotgun shell casing in pristine condition next to the family's driveway and found some evidence of gunshot residue on Jordan's clothing. You know, if something happened, tell me. "If I would read something and come across a word I didn't know, (I would) look it up. And I was in there. Police say she initially said nothing unusual happened that morning before school. "As a proud American, a father who lost his own dad in a senseless act of violence, and a black man, I have . In a statement reported by NC News Online, Chris Brown said, Its been a long road I was overwhelmed with joy but still full of sorrow knowing that we will not have closure with our loss, Brown said. I mean, you Google 'Jordan Brown' and you get that mug shot picture that pops up," he said. Chris, Jordans dad, said the years-long case has taken a complicated emotional toll. And then they took me straight to the county jail," Jordan Brown said. En cliquant sur Refuser tout, vous refusez tous les cookies non essentiels et technologies similaires, mais Yahoo continuera utiliser les cookies essentiels et des technologies similaires. And with the focus on his son's legal plight, Chris Brown said his grief for the loss of his fiance and their unborn baby had to take a back seat. Accidents happen, buddy. The Sesh TW: https://twitter.com/the_seshpodcast MHP Merch: http://milehigher.com MILE HIGHER PODCAST (FREE TO LISTEN \u0026 WATCH!! Ola said that she was 'cringing' when James was talking to Ella as they could be overheard. Now 21, Brown, who spent more than. At first, Brown was charged as an adult in the death of his fathers fiancee. "You're a kid. It come after James spoke out about his strong stance on how Ella defends herself against others in the world. An investigator on the case, since retired, told ABC he was sure of Jordans guilt. I think has just ruined us [from] ever having closure, he said. "It's kind of a bittersweet feeling, you know. Happy family:It comes after Ella celebrated her third birthday at the weekend, with Ola taking to Instagram to share a picture from the party. Chris Brown said he drove every day, 230 miles round trip, to see his son in detention. "They told me that (she and) the baby were gone, and I remember collapsing in the yard," Chris Brown told ABC News' Juju Chang. The tree trimmers called 911, and shortly thereafter, police contacted Chris, who was already at work that morning in the shipping department of a tableware company. Eight and a half years after his arrest, Jordan Brown's case was heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last November. The system is very, very wrong., While the Brown family has asked for a new investigation into Houks death, it remains unclear if authorities have decided to take a new look at what happened. Shes bawling and crying., Were going through hell, he said. As the years passed, Jordan Brown said he spent much of his time absorbed in the books his father brought him, reading with a dictionary next to him. Finally, it felt like a big weight had been lifted off of me. On April 13, 2012, Judge Hodge ruled that Jordan was responsible for first-degree murder in the death of Kenzie Houk. The blue blanket, which has a quarter-sized hole that appeared to be singed from a shotgun blast, supports a claim that the crime was premeditated, Lawrence County District Attorney John Bongivengo said. Then-11-year-old Jordan Brown was charged in 2009 in the shooting death of his father's pregnant fiance, Kenzie Houk in New Beaver, Lawrence County. July 1, 2020 / 1:09 PM The murder weapon, a youth-model Harrington & Richardson 20-gauge shotgun, was an Easter gift to Jordan from his father- they would often hunt together on the weekends. Footage shows suspects moments after grandmother killed for her car. Brown is being held at the Lawrence County Jail, where jail officials said they don't have adequate accommodations for someone that young. First published on July 1, 2020 / 1:09 PM. Elisco didn't return calls for comment Monday. Chris Pleasance explains how James spoke out about his strong stance on how Ella defends herself against others in the world. Tonight, Jordan Brown, 21, will speak publicly for the first time about being charged with the double-homicide of his fathers fiancee and their unborn child when he was just 11. He graduated high school with a 3.9 grade-point average and is doing well in college Im interested to see what life brings down the road for him., Brown said he would like the case to be reinvestigated given his sons overturned conviction. But then I got to the point where it didn't bother me at all. In a rare move, the highest court in Pennsylvania ruled that "there was insufficient evidence" to prosecute the case. Watch #ABC2020 Friday https://t.co/fFLxBguChN pic.twitter.com/HLiWdBu2cZ. At 9 a.m., tree trimmers arrived to work around the house. Among other things, justices argued that trial evidence pointing to a shotgun in Browns bedroom as the murder weapon supported an equally reasonable conclusion that it wasnt the murder weapon., WKBN reports attorney Matt Mangino as saying, Here it seemed, justices felt the evidence could be interpreted in two different ways, and obligation is on the prosecution to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt., He added that the majority opinion was that although there was evidence presented, it wasnt enough to convict and overturn the decision., Jordan Brown will speak publicly for the first time on tomorrows 20/20 television broadcast, airing at 10 p.m., his lawyer said.https://t.co/Qd9g12jSCA, New Castle News (@NewCastleNews) October 18, 2018. Houk was engaged to be married to his father, Chris Brown, and 8 and 1/2 months pregnant. Jordan Brown will speak publicly for the first time tonight on ABC News' '20/20'. 2023 Cox Media Group. Jordan Browns murder conviction has been overturned and now his attorneys and father are hoping officials will reopen the case; KDKA's Jon Delano reports. I think has just ruined us (from) ever having closure and the person who did this, and for the person who actually did this to pay for it.". The states Supreme Court ruled prosecutors did not provide enough evidence to support a conviction. | By ABC 20/20 | Facebook Log In Forgot Account? By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 'If you get hit, and someone keeps hitting you and hitting you, what do you do? While awaiting trial, Jordan Brown was housed for three years at the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center in Erie County, Pennsylvania. While waiting for Jordan to leave the house with her, she told them she heard a boom and identified it to police as the sound of a gun. In 2009, Jordan Brown was charged with murdering 26-year-old Kenzie Houk as she slept at their home in Wampum, Pennsylvania. And with the focus on his son's legal plight, Chris Brown said his grief for the loss of his fiance and their unborn baby had to take a back seat. The Associated Press could not immediately locate relatives of the boy and his father for comment Monday. That's where the case took us. She then tried to wake up her mother and slowly realized what had happened when Kenzie wouldnt respond. "I can remember just looking at Jordan and feeling like we had failed him. https://bit.ly/2IJL4EXCheck Out My Podcast! But the decision exonerated him and prevented a retrial. He said he is adamant his daughter learns to hit back if someone hits her first. Investigators on the case tell ABC News, in that rural area of Pennsylvania, "It's fairly common, most - especially young males - would grow up with learning to shoot firearms.". Jordan Browns father speaks out after sons murder conviction overturned Jordan Browns father speaks out after sons murder conviction overturned. A hearing will determine if Jordan Brown should be released while awaiting a new trial in Lawerence County. Published Feb 23, 2022 Kody Brown's son and Sister Wives star Paedon Brown no longer holds back his opinion on his father's wife, Robyn, as he notes their issues. I used to hate it. Her right ear definitely has glue ear. And I would assume every trooper who investigated that case feels the same way. Jordan Brown spent eight summers in detention and was released when he turned 18 in 2016. While awaiting trial, Jordan Brown was housed for three years at the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center, a juvenile detention facility in Erie County, Pennsylvania. And most specifically, none of them were recorded except for the fourth of those interviews, which occurred after midnight," says Wright. 'I believe in this strongly. And for the first time, free after 7 years behind bars, Jordan Brown speaks out in an exclusive #ABC2020 interview. Paedon Brown of Sister Wives breaks down the barriers and opens up about his relationship with Kody Brown and his wife, Robyn. "I just want to be successful. He was 20 years old. Despite this,. His conviction was overturned. But now I'm kind of, like, I go back and forth sometimes, I think," he said. It's cable. His conviction was overturned. Now 21, Brown, who spent more than seven years in custody, is focused on his future since his murder conviction was overturned just this summer. You heard it from my mouth," she said.. I'm your dad. Elisco says he believes the public's interest only grew after someone at the Lawrence County Jail released the booking photo of Brown. When do the clocks change in 2023? Its good to have Jordan back, to have him at home and the ability to put this behind us and move on. Palm Springs residents sue to remove 25-foot Marilyn Monroe statue depicting her iconic My Daily Horoscope: What does 2nd March hold for MY star sign? Not on your life. "I lost it.". But when she was re-interviewed, police say she had a startling recollection. I just want to graduate college, you know, get a job in my major and, I don't know, just be successful," Jordan Brown said. Houk's family told police the boy had threatened her and her 7-year-old daughter in the weeks before the shooting, Bongivengo said. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. Born on August 12, 1997, Jordan Brown and his father, Chris Brown, were a close duo who spent most of their weekends hunting in the nearby woods. "There's a murderer walking amongst us that has been overlooked," Chris Brown said. I'd, like, lose myself in the book. "She was interviewed four times against protocol, on the day her mother was found dead. I'm your dad. However, some officials claim that after so many years, Adalynns report may not be credible. Thats, like, the only thing I really want people to know.. Its something I wouldnt wish upon any parent out there, he told reporters in July, according to the Tribune-Review. 'They don't want to put grommets in at the moment so they're going to check her again in about three months and see how it is. Watch the full story on ABC News' "20/20" on FRIDAY at 10 p.m. https://bit.ly/2J4kzJEMY NEW PODCAST :) The Sesh! When he was just 11, Brown was charged with the murder of 26-year-old Kenzie Houk, who was eight months pregnant at the time. The officers had a warrant to arrest 11-year-old Jordan Brown. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. "Read that Supreme Court order and realize that this kid was done wrong.". Jordans father, Chris, did not publicly speak about the case until July 2018, when the conviction was overturned. I mean, I think the whole, like, what happened and the way it happened is B.S.," Jordan Brown said in an exclusive interview with ABC News' Juju Chang that aired on 20/20. "We should all learn from what happened here and that Jordan is a very strong young man," Collafella. WAMPUM, Pa. A lawsuit has been filed against four former troopers and a former Pennsylvania State Police commissioner for wrongfully convicting Jordan Brown, who was exonerated in the 2009. And last year the couple were concerned after Ella battled a chronic ear infection, leading her to undergo a series of tests. In other words, it messes with the investigators initial timeline, which now does not hold much sway anyway as Jordan was cleared and can never be re-tried. Finally, it felt like a big weight had been lifted off of me. After Kenzie Houks passing, both her daughters, 7-year-old Jenessa and 4-year-old Adalynn, went into the custody of her family, and thats where they were/are being raised. FRIDAY: A father's fight to free his son, while police & the victim's family believe he committed murder. On June 13, 2016, more than seven years after his arrest, Jordan Brown was released from juvenile custody, two months before his 19th birthday. I didn't know where I was at, like, what was going on or anything," he said. In 2009, Jordan Brown was charged with murdering 26-year-old Kenzie Houk as she slept at their home in Wampum, Pennsylvania. ET Saturday), both on ABC. I didn't care. This past July, Browns conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Now, Jordan is speaking out about the case in an interview with ABC News airing on 20/20 and Nightline. Here is what you need to know about his case. Police found the blanket in the farmhouse where the boy, Jordan Brown, lived with his father; the father's girlfriend, Kenzie Marie Houk; and her two daughters, ages 7 and 4. Its been a long road., Chris said then that while much his sons life was lost behind bars, the future was now available: I think what matters most is moving on from this day forward and what you do from this day on.. A. ", "My sister Jenessa woke me up," Jordan Brown said. They took that from Jordan. "It's extraordinarily rare that the case with this magnitude was overturned on lack of evidence," said Brown's attorney Collafella. Jordan Brown said he has "mixed feelings" about what happened to him. [13] He was to remain on juvenile court probation until he turned 21. At 3:30 a.m. the next day, the grieving father and son were awakened by police pounding at the door. At the age of 4, the latter discovered her mother's remains. Even all the adults loved it.'. Published: 19:39 GMT, 27 February 2023 | Updated: 20:32 GMT, 27 February 2023. (We) went to school.". Now that she's spoken her mind, Brown said she hopes that people will just let her be and stop speculating. Houk's family has told The Associated Press the boy may have been jealous of Houk and her children. At the age of 4, the latter discovered her mothers remains. I used to hate it. En cliquant sur Accepter tout, vous acceptez que Yahoo et nos partenaires traitent vos informations personnelles et utilisent des technologies telles que les cookies pour afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss, et des fins de mesure des publicits et des contenus, dtude des audiences et de dveloppement de produit. Police say she initially said nothing unusual happened that morning before school. Glue ear is when the empty middle part of the ear canal fills up with fluid whichcan cause temporary hearing loss, according to the NHS. If he had been tried as an adult, he could have faced a life sentence. Finally, the truth finally got out," Jordan Brown said. I didn't know where I was at, like, what was going on or anything," he said. In a rare move, the highest court in Pennsylvania ruled that "there was insufficient evidence" to prosecute the case. Six years later, a higher court found otherwise: Citing the insufficient evidence against Jordan, which failed to adequately prove he and only he could have committed the killing, the states Supreme Court in July unanimously overturned his conviction. A shell from the gun was found on the path that Brown walked to get to his school bus each morning. And none of us wanted to put handcuffs on an 11-year-old. At 3:30 a.m. the next day, the grieving father and son were awakened by police pounding at the door. Please enter valid email address to continue. Brown is now 20 and hopes to become a civil rights attorney. Then-11-year-old Jordan Brown was charged in 2009 in the shooting death of his father's pregnant fiance, Kenzie Houk in New Beaver, Lawrence County. While waiting for Jordan to leave the house with her, she told them she heard a boom and identified it to police as the sound of a gun. Houk was a 26-year-old mother of two, died yesterday from a shotgun blast to the back of her head. Chris Brown said he drove every day, 230 miles round trip, to see his son at the center. Accidents happen, buddy. "[I] went downstairs, got my clothes, went in the bathroom [and] got dressed.And . His conviction was overturned this July. "I'm innocent. Brown was convicted of shooting & killing his soon-to-be stepmother & her unborn child in 2009. "[He] never changed his story. Throughout Jordan Brown's stay in detention in Erie, his father continued to ask him whether he'd killed Houk. Industry chief demands planned corporation tax hike from 19 to 25% in this Ukrainian soldier takes out five Russian tanks and three armoured vehicles in ONE DAY using US-supplied Ukraine 'hits major Russian air base in fresh strike' a day after kamikaze drone crashed down just 68 miles How did Russia lose HALF of its 45,000 elite paratroopers in just seven months? ', Concerns:Ola and James Jordan have spoken out about their daughter's health troubles after she struggled to hear properly, Worries: Former Strictly proOla, 40, and fellow twinkle-toed star James, 44, welcomed three-year-old Ella to the world in 2020, with Ella battling a chronic ear infection last year. What life is like now for man arrested at age 11 for murder. Brown was exonerated by the Supreme Court in . He said that getting ready for school that day in February 2009 was "just a normal morning. 4:00 PM Jordan Brown, accused at age 11 of killing his pregnant soon-to-be stepmother in Lawrence County, has maintained his innocence of the crime for nearly a decade. Ultimately authorities argued that it was jealousy over his changing family that drove Jordan to murder his soon-to-be stepmom. There was nothing," says Wright. (I'd say) 'Jordan, listen, if something happens. James added that other people could rely on finding an adult in similar situations but that 'if someone hits my child, she can hit them straight back'. But when she was re-interviewed, police say she had a startling recollection. They found that the evidence was consistent with the theory that either Jordan was responsible or that someone else was to blame, but that his guilt was not clear. "I'm innocent. ", Jordan said those visits were a lifeline: "I don't know what I would've done without them.". Sister Wives star Janelle Brown is rethinking whether plural marriage is right for her. That's, like, the only thing I really want people to know.". Sawyer sat down for exclusive interviews with Jennifer Turpin and her sister, Jordan, whose dramatic escape and 911 call in January 2018 led to the rescue of her and her 12 siblings -- exposing . "It cost me my job, and what money that I had coming in went into the gas tank and went into things that he needed," Chris Brown said. Police also said they found a 20-gauge shotgun shell casing in pristine condition next to the family's driveway and found some evidence of gunshot residue on Jordan's clothing. It comes after Ella celebrated her third birthday at the weekend, with Ola taking to Instagram to share a picture from the party. Retired Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Bobby McGraw, one of the investigators on the case, said he is still confident that Jordan Brown committed the murders. I know they don't teach that at school. 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