If Adalynns account is considered authentic, Kenzie died a long time after Jordan, her then-11-year-old suspected and later acquitted killer, was last at home. That was our main goal. Jordans father, Chris, did not publicly speak about the case until July 2018, when the conviction was overturned. 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. Watch this report from Action News at Noon on October 19, 2018. 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. "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. 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. Read on to learn more about Browns case. "(He) never changed his story. "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. Brown was convicted of shooting & killing his soon-to-be stepmother & her unborn child in 2009. (We) went to school.". Chris Pleasance explains how James spoke out about his strong stance on how Ella defends herself against others in the world. They took that from Jordan. "(I) went downstairs, got my clothes, went in the bathroom (and) got dressed. The five of them became a blended family, and the three kids acted as actual siblings from the get-go. This included her new fianc, Chris Brown, his son, Jordan Brown, and her two daughters, Jenessa and Adalynn Houk. What happened and the way it happened, is B.S., he told ABC. Who is Jordan Brown? Houk was a 26-year-old mother of two, died yesterday from a shotgun blast to the back of her head. Wright says police fabricated evidence and hid evidence that would have exonerated Brown. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Today, Adalynn Houk is 16-years-old and still finding herself while staying close to family in New Castle, Pennsylvania. "I'll be honest with you, I suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) over this," Chris Brown said. Does my fairy godmother ever turn up with a magic wand? 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. So we (hurried) up and went out the back door and ran down the driveway. 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. I'm never not going to be your dad. IE 11 is not supported. "There's a murderer walking amongst us that has been overlooked," Chris Brown said. "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 dad's pregnant fiance, Kenzie Houk. '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. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Would love your thoughts, please comment. Houk, 26 and about eight months pregnant with Jordans little brother, was found dead in her bed on Feb. 20, 2009. She was clutching her blanket and insisting that her mother was gone. ABCs 20/20: My Son is Not a Monster is an episode that profiles the tale of Kenzie Marie Houks homicide with the help of interviews from all those involved. These ventures are why the latter bought a youth-sized 20-gauge shotgun for his son, which the police considered the murder weapon. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. And then they took me straight to the county jail," Jordan Brown said. 'So I will be teaching Ella to never hit. In a rare move, the highest court in Pennsylvania ruled that "there was insufficient evidence" to prosecute the case. Houk's family has told The Associated Press the boy may have been jealous of Houk and her children. Both attorneys say they would like the investigation to be reopened so that the Brown's family can finally have justice. The great betrayal: How journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApps after they worked Don't just stick to the Malbec! "And I just remember looking at him thinking, 'How can this kid have any more hope?'". Overwhelmed with joy," said Chris Brown. Sister Wives star Janelle Brown is rethinking whether plural marriage is right for her. I'm never not going to be here every day,'" Chris Brown said. Jordan Brown, now 21, recalls his arrest at age 11 for murder. I didn't care. The daily journey, however, wreaked havoc on his finances, Chris Brown said. When his mug shot was taken, Jordan Brown said, he was crying. "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. magazine column: 'The test showed her left ear isn't anything to worry about. His conviction was overturned. During his incarceration, Jordan taught himself to play guitar and said he became a pretty good basketball player. "I had no idea what was going on." And I was in there. exclusive interview with ABC News' Juju Chang. 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. ET) followed by Nightline (12:35 a.m. 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. Shes bawling and crying., Were going through hell, he said. (AP Photo/Lawence County Prison via Beaver County Times. I'd, like, lose myself in the book. "I made an announcement. At 9 a.m., tree trimmers arrived to work around the house. 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.". On February 20, 2009, the 8-month pregnant mother of two was shot in the back of her head while sleeping in the Pennsylvania home she shared with her family. And after years of legal. This is crazy, he told the paper. That's where the case took us. It was a whole different world. Do you go and tell the teacher, who does nothing? 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. If he had been tried as an adult, he could have faced a life sentence. Ola and James Jordan have spoken out about their daughter's health troubles after she struggled to hear properly. It would be another eight months before Jordan would stand trial for double homicide. The trial lasted three days. Her right ear definitely has glue ear. Finally, the truth finally got out," Jordan Brown said. Elisco says he believes the public's interest only grew after someone at the Lawrence County Jail released the booking photo of Brown. 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. In statements to the police, Jordan Brown claimed to have seen a black pickup truck parked by his home, resembling the one owned by the ex-boyfriend, on the morning of the murder. Jordan, then a fifth grader, said he didn't understand what he was being accused of. The 11-year-old's photo made it to the cover of a London newspaper. The officers had a warrant to arrest 11-year-old Jordan Brown. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. Now that you all know. It come after James spoke out about his strong stance on how Ella defends herself against others in the world. 20/20 TONIGHT: Jordan Brown speaks out | American Broadcasting Company | After being detained at age 11 for a murder he says he didn't commit, now 21-year-old Jordan Brown speaks out for the first time to Juju Chang TONIGHT on. Houks 7-year-old daughter also said she had heard a loud noise in the house around the time of the shooting. Updating fans, James and Ola wrote their Hello! 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 loss of her mother continues to hang over her head like a dark cloud and affect her, but time is gradually healing all wounds, helping her move on with her life in the most productive ways possible. Jordan Brown said he has "mixed feelings" about what happened to him. "I'm not angry. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. "It used to bother me all the time. "They played a big [role] in, like, keeping my head straight," he said. James believes in the mantra so much that he says he doesn't care about any 'backlash' from 'woke people' because 'no one can tell me how to bring up my child'. 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. And none of us wanted to put handcuffs on an 11-year-old. Prosecutors argued in court that Jordan committed the murder and proceeded to get on the school bus not long after. "I'll be honest with you, I suffer from PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] over this," Chris Brown said. 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. Subscribe \u0026 Hit That Bell So You Dont Miss A Video! I'd, like, lose myself in the book. 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. 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. At the age of 4, the latter discovered her mothers remains. https://t.co/ZGewRPfd2o pic.twitter.com/AqYcdh7VOT. 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. Jordan Brown said he has "mixed feelings" about what happened to him. 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. "This case was investigated by some of the finest police officers in this country, plain and simple. State police have declined comment. That way I know what was trying to be said, and then that's how I read," he said. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jordan Brown spent eight summers in detention and was released when he turned 18 in 2016. ET and on "Nightline" at 12:35 a.m. And then they took me straight to the county jail," Jordan Brown said. Their verdict was based on the argument that insufficient evidence was used to charge Jordan. 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. Tonight, Jordan Brown, 21, will speak publicly for the first time about being charged with the double-homicide of his father's fiancee and their unborn child when he was just 11. 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. Its something I wouldnt wish upon any parent out there, he told reporters in July, according to the Tribune-Review. You know, if something happened, tell me. Chris, Jordans dad, said the years-long case has taken a complicated emotional toll. My wife is so much in shock I think Im gonna have to take her to the hospital. In this conversation. "It wasn't used to muffle (the shot) or anything, the blanket wasn't thick enough for that.". 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. "You're a kid. Chris Brown said he drove every day, 230 miles round trip, to see his son in detention. 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. A hearing will determine if Jordan Brown should be released while awaiting a new trial in Lawerence County. "If I would read something and come across a word I didn't know, (I would) look it up. What life is like now for man arrested at age 11 for murder. "I gave him every opportunity. Suffering from the loss and not having any answers. "There's a murderer walking amongst us that has been overlooked," Chris Brown said. "I'm innocent. "I gave him every opportunity. But when she was re-interviewed, police say she had a startling recollection. 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. "I'm innocent. At 9 a.m., tree trimmers arrived to work around the house. M ichael Jordan, widely considered the greatest basketball player in NBA history and the lone African-American majority owner of a franchise, has decided to speak out on the country's growing racial and social unrest. 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. ", "My sister Jenessa woke me up," Jordan Brown said. He believes there was a rush to judgment. He will be attending college and pursuing a degree in computer science. Attorney Dennis Elisco said Browns father is grateful and happy about the decision. Lawrence County Prison/Beaver County Times/AP, File, Man Wrongfully Convicted of Killing Malcolm X Is Suing N.Y.C. It's cable. 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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.". Jordan Brown denies killing Houk. 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 2009, Jordan Brown was charged with murdering 26-year-old Kenzie Houk as she slept at their home in Wampum, Pennsylvania. Jordans father, Chris Brown, has remained by his side, persuaded by his sons unwavering plea of innocence. 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. / CBS Pittsburgh. Meri Brown is speaking out after her husband Kody Brown revealed on Sunday's episode of Sister Wives that the two only see each other "once in a blue moon" and have "quit dating" one another. Does the prince ever dance with me at the ball? 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. However, some officials claim that after so many years, Adalynns report may not be credible. More than two years after he was charged, a judge ruled that his case would be moved from adult to juvenile court. He said he needed to drive four hours every day to visit Jordan Brown because "he's my son. 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. 2023 Cox Media Group. As the seventh child out of 18, he's been around a while and has witnessed more drama among his family members than the younger kids. Accidents happen, buddy. "A judge finding a juvenile delinquent is effectively a guilty verdict. I mean, you Google 'Jordan Brown' and you get that mug shot picture that pops up," he said. If she ever hits anyone, I will be disciplining her really toughly - but if someone hits her first, she hits them back so they never hit her again. "They played a big (role) in, like, keeping my head straight," he said. What life is like now for man arrested at age 11 for murder. But it's something I believe in strongly; it's the only way you stand up to bullies. magazine: 'I said to her, "Listen, it was really naughty that that boy hit. Houk is the legal guardian of her granddaughters. No DNA. Ola and James Jordan have spoken out about their . ", 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. Subscribe & Hit That Bell So You Don't Miss A Video! I used to hate it. The shooting. 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. 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. Now that she's spoken her mind, Brown said she hopes that people will just let her be and stop speculating. "[I] went downstairs, got my clothes, went in the bathroom [and] got dressed.And . Jordan Brown will speak publicly for the first time tonight on ABC News' '20/20'. While it usually clears up within three months, it is recommended the advice of a GP is sought if hearing problems are experienced. I'm never not going to be your dad. Jordan Brown, who is attending college and studying computer science, is determined to leave his past behind and prepare for brighter days ahead. Chris Brown said. And for the first time, free after 7 years behind bars, Jordan Brown speaks out in an exclusive #ABC2020 interview. And that made me happy. Ultimately authorities argued that it was jealousy over his changing family that drove Jordan to murder his soon-to-be stepmom. "I just want to be successful. Still, a juvenile court judge found Jordan Brown, now 14, delinquent in the case. 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 last year the couple were concerned after Ella battled a chronic ear infection, leading her to undergo a series of tests. An investigator on the case, since retired, told ABC he was sure of Jordans guilt. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. You know, (he) maintained his innocence throughout from day one," Chris Brown said. This included her new fianc, Chris Brown, his son, Jordan Brown, and her two daughters, Jenessa and Adalynn Houk. Eight and a half years after his arrest, Jordan Brown's case was heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last November. "[I really] haven't had a chance to grieve properly," Chris Brown said. Chris said Jordan plans on living life like any normal 20 year old. In a new interview James recalled Ella being hit by another little boy while at a soft play and how he handled the situation. ET Saturday), both on ABC. Inside the Browns' farmhouse, police found handguns, rifles, and several rounds of ammunition. 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'm) happy that this part of it is over with Jordan, you know, being wrongfully accused. FRIDAY: A father's fight to free his son, while police & the victim's family believe he committed murder. And just feeling so sorry for him at that moment," Jordan Brown's lawyer Steve Colafella told ABC News. 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. I'm your dad. 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. Police say she initially said nothing unusual happened that morning before school. I deserve a little sympathy, too. Chris Brown said he drove every day, 230 miles round trip, to see his son at the center. 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 . https://discord.gg/pVYntBm*Follow My Social! 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. "It's kind of a bittersweet feeling, you know. Houk was engaged to be married to his father, Chris Brown, and 8 and 1/2 months pregnant. Jordan Browns father speaks out after sons murder conviction overturned Jordan Browns father speaks out after sons murder conviction overturned. At first, Brown was charged as an adult in the death of his fathers fiancee. https://bit.ly/2IJL4. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. 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. He said that getting ready for school that day in February 2009 was "just a normal morning. By that point Jordan had already been out of prison for two years awaiting the resolution of his appeal. 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. Brown is now 20 and hopes to become a civil rights attorney. While awaiting trial, Jordan Brown was housed for three years at the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center in Erie County, Pennsylvania. 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.". That way I know what was trying to be said, and then that's how I read," he said. 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. In 2012, he was convicted in juvenile court of first-degree murder and first-degree homicide. An 11-year-old boy apparently covered his shotgun with a blanket to keep it hidden when he left his bedroom, went downstairs and fatally shot his father's pregnant girlfriend in the head as she slept, a prosecutor said Monday. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. And I would assume every trooper who investigated that case feels the same way. You heard it from my mouth," she said.. I didn't know where I was at, like, what was going on or anything," he 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. 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. Brown was exonerated by the Supreme Court in July of 2018. Less than 24 hours later, Jordan was arrested. "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. In the exclusive clip from his ABC interview, Jordan reflects on his hard years in custody, including the fights he witnessed and his glimpses of freedom. But when she was re-interviewed, police say she had a startling recollection. That fueled a media frenzy," Elisco said. The Sesh TW: https://twitter.com/the_seshpodcast MHP Merch: http://milehigher.com MILE HIGHER PODCAST (FREE TO LISTEN \u0026 WATCH!! "The headline simply read the world's youngest monster. (State police could not immediately be reached for comment on Friday, and they reportedly declined to comment this summer.). "It's extraordinarily rare that the case with this magnitude was overturned on lack of evidence," said Brown's attorney Collafella. Go to https://expressvpn.com/kendallrae and find out how you can get 3 months free! Even all the adults loved it.'. "I was happy. Courtesy Chris Brown Jordan Brown's lawyers had filed a notice of appeal two months after he was convicted. That's, like, the only thing I really want people to know.". And that made me happy. "I lost it.". It had been a Christmas gift from his father because the two liked to go hunting together. So now, lets find out more about her, including her current whereabouts, shall we? "As a proud American, a father who lost his own dad in a senseless act of violence, and a black man, I have . He spent over three years in a juvenile facility in Pennsylvania before being found guilty in 2012. Powered by. First published on July 1, 2020 / 1:09 PM. Kenzie Marie Houk with her daughters Jenessa, left, and Adalynn in Wampum, Pa.. Jordan Brown, 11,is charged in the shooting death of the 26-year-old pregnant mother of two. 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? 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. I didn't know where I was at, like, what was going on or anything," he said. "Read that Supreme Court order and realize that this kid was done wrong. I have never looked back that we arrested the wrong person, in my opinion. I'm not going to be mad at you. [I'm] happy that this part of it is over with Jordan, you know, being wrongfully accused. "I didn't understand what was happening. 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. They also found a 20-gauge shotgun that belonged to Jordan. ", Jordan said those visits were a lifeline: "I don't know what I would've done without them.". I used to hate it. "You took an 11-year-old's childhood away from him. The lawsuit seeks compensation. 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And I would assume every trooper who investigated that case feels the same way. 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. 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. But then I got to the point where it didn't bother me at all. And most specifically, none of them were recorded except for the fourth of those interviews, which occurred after midnight," says Wright. Now 21, Brown, who spent more than. Investigators said the gun smelled like it had recently been fired. You know, if something happened, tell me. 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. We did not get this wrong," McGraw told ABC News. 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