Brown was 11 years old when prosecutors said he shot 26-year-old Kenzie Houk, who was eight months pregnant, in the head and then went to school. On the morning. 20/20 airs Friday (10 p.m. He has said the boy hasn't confessed to the shooting and he doubts the physical evidence will support police's claim that the boy killed Houk with one shot to the back of her head. "This case was investigated by some of the finest police officers in this country, plain and simple. Prosecutors argued in court that Jordan committed the murder and proceeded to get on the school bus not long after. https://bit.ly/2IJL4EXCheck Out My Podcast! This is something I wouldnt wish on any other parent out there., He added that his sons reports while in detention were all positive. 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.". 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. Courtesy Chris Brown But then I got to the point where it didn't bother me at all. 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. Despite this,. At the age of 4, the latter discovered her mother's remains. Ola and James Jordan speak out on three-year-old daughter Ella's health troubles which left her struggling to hear after chronic ear infection. 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 20-year-old's father and attorneys spoke out Monday. They also found a 20-gauge shotgun that belonged to Jordan. "Kind of bittersweet, so to speak. But still, that side of it, that suffering from the loss and not having any answers, knowing he was falsely accused and the route the prosecutor and investigators took on this, the inadequate investigation. Everybody always feels so sorry for poor little Cinderella, but what about me? Now that you all know. [I'm] happy that this part of it is over with Jordan, you know, being wrongfully accused. 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. "I just want to be successful. That way I know what was trying to be said, and then that's how I read," he said. (AP Photo/Lawence County Prison via Beaver County Times. 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. And most specifically, none of them were recorded except for the fourth of those interviews, which occurred after midnight," says Wright. His conviction was overturned. However, some officials claim that after so many years, Adalynns report may not be credible. A. Even all the adults loved it.'. July 25, 2016. Inside the Browns' farmhouse, police found handguns, rifles, and several rounds of ammunition. The lawsuit seeks compensation. Taylor Smith speaks exclusively with "GMA" about the incident that left a fellow teen, Jordan Holgerson, with broken ribs and punctured lungs. Houk is the legal guardian of her granddaughters. I deserve a little sympathy, too. Condition: Ella was diagnosed with glue ear, which is when the empty middle part of the ear canal fills up with fluid which can cause temporary hearing loss, according to the NHS, Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. And none of us wanted to put handcuffs on an 11-year-old. 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. I'd, like, lose myself in the book. She wrote: 'So Ella had the most amazing birthday party today with all her friends and family - thank you so much for everyone pulling together to create such an amazing day. (State police could not immediately be reached for comment on Friday, and they reportedly declined to comment this summer.). But when she was re-interviewed, police say she had a startling recollection. After his arrest, Amnesty International came forward to oppose Jordan being tried as an adult. "It's extraordinarily rare that the case with this magnitude was overturned on lack of evidence," said Brown's attorney Collafella. "I'm not angry. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. There's not a single piece of physical evidence. "Absolutely no evidence, direct or circumstantial, indicating that Jordan Brown committed this crime. Watch #ABC2020 Friday https://t.co/fFLxBguChN pic.twitter.com/HLiWdBu2cZ. A 5-0 ruling Wednesday reversed the finding by a juvenile court judge that Brown was guilty of first-degree murder and homicide of an unborn child. Speaking to press after Jordan was deemed responsible for his daughters death, Jack Houk stated that Jordan was evil., "They're accusing an 11-year-old." "My biggest hopes for him probably is that he gets a fair shake moving forward, that, you know, people look at this and, for what it is, what it truly is," Chris Brown said. While awaiting trial, Jordan Brown was housed for three years at the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center in Erie County, Pennsylvania. This included her new fianc, Chris Brown, his son, Jordan Brown, and her two daughters, Jenessa and Adalynn Houk. The shooting. Brown is being held at the Lawrence County Jail, where jail officials said they don't have adequate accommodations for someone that young. Do not sell or share my personal information. But investigators believed the strongest piece of circumstantial evidence came from Jenessa. 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. This past July, Browns conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. 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.. "As a proud American, a father who lost his own dad in a senseless act of violence, and a black man, I have . I'm your dad. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. (We) went to school.". "I lost it.". 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.. 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. 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. "And I just remember looking at him thinking, 'How can this kid have any more hope?'". 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. "I'm 100 percent, you know, a whole, clean slate. '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. Chris Brown said. Jordan Brown Speaks After Murder Conviction Is Overturned Crime Charged with Murdering Dad's Fiance When He Was 11, Now 21-Year-Old Speaks After Court Freed Him Jordan Brown was a. magazine column: 'The test showed her left ear isn't anything to worry about. At the age of 4, the latter discovered her mothers remains. "(He) never changed his story. In a 20/20 special airing Friday, Nov. 19 at 9:01 to 11 on ABC, the sibling who placed the 911 call, Jordan Turpin, speaks out alongside one of her sisters in an exclusive interview with. ", "My sister Jenessa woke me up," Jordan Brown said. And then they took me straight to the county jail," Jordan Brown said. This is crazy, he told the paper. 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? 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. Slectionnez Grer les paramtres pour grer vos prfrences. Houk was engaged to be married to his father, Chris Brown, and 8 and 1/2 months pregnant. Houk's family has told The Associated Press the boy may have been jealous of Houk and her children. Ultimately authorities argued that it was jealousy over his changing family that drove Jordan to murder his soon-to-be stepmom. Accidents happen, buddy. By that point Jordan had already been out of prison for two years awaiting the resolution of his appeal. exclusive interview with ABC News' Juju Chang. Informations sur votre appareil et sur votre connexion Internet, y compris votre adresseIP, Navigation et recherche lors de lutilisation des sites Web et applications Yahoo. It would be another eight months before Jordan would stand trial for double homicide. And none of us wanted to put handcuffs on an 11-year-old. Then, they drive off in the victim's vehicle. I have never looked back that we arrested the wrong person, in my opinion. Their verdict was based on the argument that insufficient evidence was used to charge Jordan. 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.". In fact, even though shes shared parts of what she remembered with family over the years, she never opened up about it entirely till 20/20. As per Adalynns record, she woke up by the sound of a gunshot but couldnt pinpoint it instantly because she was so young. 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.". With Jordan Brown close by his side, Chris Brown shared how he felt when he learned that his son was exonerated. Jordan, then a fifth grader, said he didn't understand what he was being accused of. The Dr. Phil Show is an American daytime talk show and TV series with host and personality Dr. Phil McGr. Houk was killed Friday morning while Brown's father was at work and the two girls were in the home, authorities believe. "If I would read something and come across a word I didn't know, (I would) look it up. 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. Houk, 26 and about eight months pregnant with Jordans little brother, was found dead in her bed on Feb. 20, 2009. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. And we just sat on the couch in the living room waiting and then Kenzie told us to go because the bus is coming and we're going to be late. 'I believe in this strongly. Elisco didn't return calls for comment Monday. I'm never not going to be your dad. / CBS Pittsburgh. 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. Everything is gone. Throughout Jordan Brown's stay in detention in Erie, his father continued to ask him whether he'd killed Houk. From his oldest son Logan Taylor Brown, who is 27, to his youngest, Ariella Mae Brown, who is five, Kody's kids are very different from their dad. Published: 19:39 GMT, 27 February 2023 | Updated: 20:32 GMT, 27 February 2023. 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? "I was happy. The Sesh TW: https://twitter.com/the_seshpodcast MHP Merch: http://milehigher.com MILE HIGHER PODCAST (FREE TO LISTEN \u0026 WATCH!! 12h ago. In 2012, he was convicted in juvenile court of first-degree murder and first-degree homicide. Jordan Brown, who is attending college and studying computer science, is determined to leave his past behind and prepare for brighter days ahead. https://bit.ly/2IJL4. "I made an announcement. State police have declined comment. And I was in there. 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. Read on to learn more about Browns case. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. "I didn't understand what was happening. At around 8:15 a.m., Jordan Brown said, he and then-7-year-old Jenessa, one of Houk's daughters, left the house to catch the school bus. "I'm 100 percent, you know, a whole, clean slate. This included her new fianc, Chris Brown, his son, Jordan Brown, and her two daughters, Jenessa and Adalynn Houk. IE 11 is not supported. Hodge also determined that the case should not be open to the public or news media. 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. He said he needed to drive four hours every day to visit Jordan Brown because "he's my son. 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. He told Hello! "As any parent could imagine it's something I wouldn't wish on any other parent out there," said Chris Brown. "This case was investigated by some of the finest police officers in this country, plain and simple. Brown is now 20 and hopes to become a civil rights attorney. Jordan was 11 at the time of the deaths. ", "My sister Jenessa woke me up," Jordan Brown said. But still, that side of it, that suffering from the loss and not having any answers, knowing he was falsely accused and the route the prosecutor and investigators took on this, the inadequate investigation. I didn't care. Investigators said the gun smelled like it had recently been fired. Watch this report from Action News at Noon on October 19, 2018. After he was arrested and charged with the murders of both Kenzie Houk and her unborn child, Jordan Brown was held at the Lawrence County Jail. Jordans father, Chris Brown, has remained by his side, persuaded by his sons unwavering plea of innocence. At 9 a.m., tree trimmers arrived to work around the house. I think has just ruined us [from] ever having closure, he said. Now 21, Brown, who spent more than. Everything is gone. "They put me in the back of the car and they took me to the police barracks. I didn't care. Im not angry. Jordan Brown spent eight summers in detention and was released when he turned 18 in 2016. First published on July 1, 2020 / 1:09 PM. Once the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that this violated Browns constitutional rights, the presiding judge recused himself from the case, and a new judge, John W. Hodge, ruled that Brown be tried as a juvenile. 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. "(I really) haven't had a chance to grieve properly," Chris Brown said. With the ruling this summer, Houks murder remains unsolved an agony that appears to have fractured two families that were, at one time, about to merge. 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. You know, if something happened, tell me. That fueled a media frenzy," Elisco said. "Read that Supreme Court order and realize that this kid was done wrong. 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. Ola said that she was 'cringing' when James was talking to Ella as they could be overheard. The five of them became a blended family, and the three kids acted as actual siblings from the get-go. Some like it, NOT! 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.". Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Ola, 40, and fellow twinkle-toed star James, 44, welcomed three-year-old Ella to the world in 2020. 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. He believes there was a rush to judgment. 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. After shooting Houk, the boy ran to get on a school bus with the 7-year-old, who saw him toss something from his pocket on the ground, Bongivengo said. It had been a Christmas gift from his father because the two liked to go hunting together. "They told me that [she and] the baby were gone, and I remember collapsing in the yard," Chris Brown told ABC News' Juju Chang. "[He] never changed his story. "Because the juvenile system only has jurisdiction until he's 21, the last thing I want is a 21-year-old who's going to be out on the streets and willing to kill you," Bongivengo said. Her right ear definitely has glue ear. Still, a juvenile court judge found Jordan Brown, now 14, delinquent in the case. Go to https://expressvpn.com/kendallrae and find out how you can get 3 months free! Its something I wouldnt wish upon any parent out there, he told reporters in July, according to the Tribune-Review. I mean, you Google 'Jordan Brown' and you get that mug shot picture that pops up," he said. "You took an 11-year-old's childhood away from him. Oscar Cainer tells all. Shes bawling and crying., Were going through hell, he said. Jordan Brown's lawyers had filed a notice of appeal two months after he was convicted. In a rare move, the highest court in Pennsylvania ruled that "there was insufficient evidence" to prosecute the case. If he had been tried as an adult, he could have faced a life sentence. Teen Who Survived Fall From 60-Foot Bridge: I. Time flew when you were reading.". It's cable. At 3:30 a.m. the next day, the grieving father and son were awakened by police pounding at the door. (I'd say) 'Jordan, listen, if something happens. Investigators said the gun smelled like it had recently been fired. On Sister Wives, Paedon Brown, who is Christine and Kody Brown's 23-year-old son, is finally speaking out about his experiences as a member of a famous polygamous family. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. An exclusive preview is above. At first, Brown was charged as an adult in the death of his fathers fiancee. But he still. Jordan Brown, now 21, told "20/20" exclusively, "I'm not angry." "My sister Jenessa woke me up," Jordan Brown 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. At 3:30 a.m. the next day, the grieving father and son were awakened by police pounding at the door. Jordan Brown, now 21, recalls his arrest at age 11 for murder. "I'll be honest with you, I suffer from PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] over this," Chris Brown said. Accidents happen, buddy. That was our main goal. Chris Brown said he drove every day, 230 miles round trip, to see his son at the center. Chris Pleasance explains how James spoke out about his strong stance on how Ella defends herself against others in the world. Adalynn Houk, along with her elder sister, Jenessa Houk, was delighted to have moved in with their mothers boyfriend and his son at their Wampum farmhouse almost five months before that harrowing day. "I can remember just looking at Jordan and feeling like we had failed him. Now, Jordan is speaking out about the case in an interview with ABC News airing on 20/20 and Nightline. "You're a kid. 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. You heard it from my mouth," she said.. "I was happy. Suffering from the loss and not having any answers. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Both attorneys say they would like the investigation to be reopened so that the Brown's family can finally have justice. In 2009, Jordan Brown was charged with murdering 26-year-old Kenzie Houk as she slept at their home in Wampum, Pennsylvania. Sister Wives star Janelle Brown is rethinking whether plural marriage is right for her. He said he needed to drive four hours every day to visit Jordan Brown because "he's my son. But it's something I believe in strongly; it's the only way you stand up to bullies. He said the whole thing was a lengthy, unnecessary process and they feel clearingBrown's name is long overdue. "It used to bother me all the time. "I'm innocent. Who is Jordan Brown? Its good to have Jordan back, to have him at home and the ability to put this behind us and move on. And I believe in that.'. "They played a big (role) in, like, keeping my head straight," he said. Yet, the one thing thats never-changing in her life is what transpired on February 20, 2009. I saw the other mums look at me as if to say, "Oh, you can't say that". "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. Paedon Brown of Sister Wives breaks down the barriers and opens up about his relationship with Kody Brown and his wife, Robyn. He will be attending college and pursuing a degree in computer science. 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'. As the facility was only for adults, he was transferred to a juvenile center in March 2009. And in July 2018, the court sided with Jordan Brown, writing that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania had failed to prove Jordan Brown guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. https://bit.ly/2J4kzJEMY NEW PODCAST :) The Sesh! When I left for court, and that was only every couple of months, that was the only time I would be able to actually see outside, he recalls. "We should all learn from what happened here and that Jordan is a very strong young man," Collafella. That's, like, the only thing I really want people to know.". What life is like now for man arrested at age 11 for murder. So we (hurried) up and went out the back door and ran down the driveway. And that made me happy. 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. 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. And I would assume every trooper who investigated that case feels the same way. It had been a Christmas gift from his father because the two liked to go hunting together. ", Jordan said those visits were a lifeline: "I don't know what I would've done without them.". "There is not a trooper on scene that day that has lost one second of sleep over this case.". 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. I mean, you Google 'Jordan Brown' and you get that mug shot picture that pops up," he said. WAMPUM, Pa. -- Jordan Brown was 11 years old when he was arrested and initially charged as an adult for the murder of his pregnant, soon-to-be stepmother. "The headline simply read the world's youngest monster. We never ever hit, ever." Jordan Brown, who'd been in custody throughout the investigation and trial, was eventually sent to George Junior Republic juvenile detention center in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Houks 7-year-old daughter also said she had heard a loud noise in the house around the time of the shooting. The daily journey, however, wreaked havoc on his finances, Chris Brown said. Jordan Brown denies killing Houk. "I had no idea what was going on." "I'll be honest with you, I suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) over this," Chris Brown said. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users That's where the case took us. Brown's son, Jordan, 14, is charged in her shooting death as well as the death of her unborn baby. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. My wife is so much in shock I think Im gonna have to take her to the hospital. And I was in there. 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. 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. And then they took me straight to the county jail," Jordan Brown said. It was a whole different world. exclusive interview with ABC News' Juju Chang. When his mug shot was taken, Jordan Brown said, he was crying. While awaiting trial, Jordan Brown was housed for three years at the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center in Erie County, Pennsylvania. But now I'm kind of, like, I go back and forth sometimes, I think," he said. Attorney wants case movedDefense attorney Dennis Elisco has said he plans to ask a judge to move the case to juvenile court and to have the boy released on bail to his father. Does the prince ever dance with me at the ball? That way I know what was trying to be said, and then that's how I read," he said. When do the clocks change in 2023? WAMPUM, Pa. -- Jordan Brown was 11 years old when he was arrested and initially charged as an adult for the murder of his pregnant, soon-to-be stepmother. ", Mom of 2, stabbed 8 times, is making most of second chance at life, Couple had 'no respect' dumping close to a church, ABC13 viewer says, Man says Travis Scott punched him in face at Midtown nightclub. But the decision exonerated him and prevented a retrial. Browns father and attorneys spoke during a news conference Monday. 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