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. 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. Elisco didn't return calls for comment Monday. Jordan Brown's lawyers had filed a notice of appeal two months after he was convicted. 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. Now that she's spoken her mind, Brown said she hopes that people will just let her be and stop speculating. "Read that Supreme Court order and realize that this kid was done wrong. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Elisco says he believes the public's interest only grew after someone at the Lawrence County Jail released the booking photo of Brown. (This account of the case is pulled from reports by ABC News, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Post-Gazette and available court documents.). 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. Eight and a half years after his arrest, Jordan Brown's case was heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last November. (I'd say) 'Jordan, listen, if something happens. 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. Do you go and tell the teacher, who does nothing? Jordan Brown said he has "mixed feelings" about what happened to him. Police said Jordan Brown walked into her bedroom, shot his future stepmother with his youth hunting shotgun and then boarded the bus for his elementary school. More than two years after he was charged, a judge ruled that his case would be moved from adult to juvenile court. (State police could not immediately be reached for comment on Friday, and they reportedly declined to comment this summer.). 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. The shooting of Kanzie Marie Houk, 26, and her unborn child, occurred on the morning of February 20, 2009. You know, (he) maintained his innocence throughout from day one," Chris Brown said. There was nothing," says Wright. "Read that Supreme Court order and realize that this kid was done wrong.". '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. "I just want to be successful. 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. "I'll be honest with you, I suffer from PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] over this," Chris Brown said. Chris Brown said. More than two years after he was charged, a judge ruled that his case would be moved from adult to juvenile court. His attorney says he was robbed of his youth. Please enter valid email address to continue. His conviction was overturned. ET and on "Nightline" at 12:35 a.m. On June 13, 2016, more than seven years after his arrest, Jordan Brown was released from juvenile custody, two months before his 19th birthday. However, she does 'understand' because she wants her child to stand up for herself. "I can remember just looking at Jordan and feeling like we had failed him. 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. So now, lets find out more about her, including her current whereabouts, shall we? In PEOPLE's exclusive look at Sunday's episode, Janelle, 52, has a . 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.". "I'm 100 percent, you know, a whole, clean slate. Today, Adalynn Houk is 16-years-old and still finding herself while staying close to family in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Jordan was tried by a juvenile judge and in April 2012 was found delinquent analogous to guilty of first-degree murder and criminal homicide of an unborn child. When his mug shot was taken, Jordan Brown said, he was crying. 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. State police have declined comment. 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. 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Now 21, Brown, who spent more than. I didn't know where I was at, like, what was going on or anything," he said. Jordan Brown spent eight summers in detention and was released when he turned 18 in 2016. He believes there was a rush to judgment. 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. I'd, like, lose myself in the book. You've, you know, ruined his name in essence. The 11-year-old's photo made it to the cover of a London newspaper. 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. But the decision exonerated him and prevented a retrial. 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. 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. IE 11 is not supported. Jordan Brown's lawyers had filed a notice of appeal two months after he was convicted. These ventures are why the latter bought a youth-sized 20-gauge shotgun for his son, which the police considered the murder weapon. 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. What life is like now for man arrested at age 11 for murder. Houk was killed Friday morning while Brown's father was at work and the two girls were in the home, authorities believe. Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. Speaking to the Post-Gazette hours after learning of the overturned conviction, Houks father, who has been raising Houks two daughters, said he was rocked by the reversal. Throughout Jordan Brown's stay in detention in Erie, his father continued to ask him whether he'd killed Houk. And after years of legal. Some like it, NOT! Investigators said the gun smelled like it had recently been fired. Houk is the legal guardian of her granddaughters. While awaiting trial, Jordan Brown was housed for three years at the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center in Erie County, Pennsylvania. "I didn't understand what was happening. And last year the couple were concerned after Ella battled a chronic ear infection, leading her to undergo a series of tests. 'We're not happy about it:' Jordan Brown, allegedly a killer at 11, released 42,634 views Jun 14, 2016 173 Dislike Share Save WTAE-TV Pittsburgh 57K subscribers The teenager who was accused of. 12h ago. That's where the case took us. The first place they put him was in a solitary confinement suicide watch cell, in an adult facility," says Brown's attorney, Alec Wright. 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. I mean, you Google 'Jordan Brown' and you get that mug shot picture that pops up," he said. No DNA. Everything is gone. While it usually clears up within three months, it is recommended the advice of a GP is sought if hearing problems are experienced. The Sesh TW: https://twitter.com/the_seshpodcast MHP Merch: http://milehigher.com MILE HIGHER PODCAST (FREE TO LISTEN \u0026 WATCH!! Published on January 13, 2022 01:10 PM. At 9 a.m., tree trimmers arrived to work around the house. Now, Jordan is speaking out about the case in an interview with ABC News airing on 20/20 and Nightline. We did not get this wrong," McGraw told ABC News. "A judge finding a juvenile delinquent is effectively a guilty verdict. "We should all learn from what happened here and that Jordan is a very strong young man," Collafella. 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." 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. At 9 a.m., tree trimmers arrived to work around the house. * @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 It's been a nightmare for nine-and-a-half years." 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. This past July, Browns conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. 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. 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. 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. Jordan Brown denies killing Houk. "I'm innocent. "You took an 11-year-old's childhood away from him. https://discord.gg/pVYntBm*Follow My Social! 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. "If I would read something and come across a word I didn't know, [I would] look it up. In video released three days after 65-year-old Judy Walters was left for dead, one of the suspects forces an automatic gate to open. ET Saturday), both on ABC. Overwhelmed with joy," said Chris Brown. 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. for $40 Million, Ga. 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Not on your life. You know, if something happened, tell me. 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.. At 3:30 a.m. the next day, the grieving father and son were awakened by police pounding at the door. This is crazy, he told the paper. Subscribe & Hit That Bell So You Don't Miss A Video! They presented a petition, signed by 4,000 people, that argued trying Jordan as an adult would violate his fifth and sixth amendment rights. He said he needed to drive four hours every day to visit Jordan Brown because "he's my son. And that made me happy. 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. 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. 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