Jordan Brown, now 21, recalls his arrest at age 11 for murder. 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, she does 'understand' because she wants her child to stand up for herself. I didn't care. 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. 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. "The headline simply read the world's youngest monster. Houk was a 26-year-old mother of two, died yesterday from a shotgun blast to the back of her head. It comes after Ella celebrated her third birthday at the weekend, with Ola taking to Instagram to share a picture from the party. Jordan Brown spent eight summers in detention and was released when he turned 18 in 2016. Now that you all know. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. That's, like, the only thing I really want people to know.". "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. 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. Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Ola, 40, and fellow twinkle-toed star James, 44, welcomed three-year-old Ella to the world in 2020. He was 20 years old. ET. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. I'd, like, lose myself in the book. | By ABC 20/20 | Facebook Log In Forgot Account? When his mug shot was taken, Jordan Brown said, he was crying. "It used to bother me all the time. 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. 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. 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. Its good to have Jordan back, to have him at home and the ability to put this behind us and move on. Subscribe & Hit That Bell So You Don't Miss A Video! Published on January 13, 2022 01:10 PM. "This case was investigated by some of the finest police officers in this country, plain and simple. "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. 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. 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. He said the whole thing was a lengthy, unnecessary process and they feel clearingBrown's name is long overdue. 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. 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. 'How much can business take?' With Conviction Overturned, Jordan Brown's Family, Attorneys Want Murder Case Reopened. Chris, Jordans dad, said the years-long case has taken a complicated emotional toll. But then I got to the point where it didn't bother me at all. "I gave him every opportunity. Throughout Jordan Brown's stay in detention in Erie, his father continued to ask him whether he'd killed Houk. And then they took me straight to the county jail," Jordan Brown said. 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. 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. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. This past July, Browns conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Ola said that she was 'cringing' when James was talking to Ella as they could be overheard. Everything is gone. "They played a big [role] in, like, keeping my head straight," he said. for $40 Million, Ga. Dad Who 'Sexted' with Women as Young Son Died in Hot Car Gets Murder Conviction Overturned, A Boy, 12, Was Coerced into Falsely Confessing to a Murder and the Real Killer Is Still Out There, Barry Morphew Speaks Out After Charges Were Dropped in Wife Suzanne's Death: 'Want Her to Be Found', Juror Who Helped Convict Scott Peterson Is Accused of Hiding Bias Against Him, Paving Killer's Path to Retrial, N.J. Supreme Court Overturns Conviction of Single Mother Accused of Killing 5-Year-Old Son in 1991, 'I Get to Finally Go Home': Ga. 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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 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. 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. Prosecutors argued in court that Jordan committed the murder and proceeded to get on the school bus not long after. The shooting of Kanzie Marie Houk, 26, and her unborn child, occurred on the morning of February 20, 2009. Houk, 26 and about eight months pregnant with Jordan's little brother, was found dead in her bed by her 4-year-old daughter on Feb. 20, 2009. State police have declined comment. "I didn't understand what was happening. Sister Wives star Janelle Brown is rethinking whether plural marriage is right for her. "It wasn't used to muffle (the shot) or anything, the blanket wasn't thick enough for that.". "You took an 11-year-old's childhood away from him. It had been a Christmas gift from his father because the two liked to go hunting together. We never ever hit, ever." There were no fingerprints. 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. Jordan Brown, who is attending college and studying computer science, is determined to leave his past behind and prepare for brighter days ahead. Jordan Browns father speaks out after sons murder conviction overturned Jordan Browns father speaks out after sons murder conviction overturned. "[I] went downstairs, got my clothes, went in the bathroom [and] got dressed.And . 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. IE 11 is not supported. The shooting. ", "My sister Jenessa woke me up," Jordan Brown said. Browns father and attorneys spoke during a news conference Monday. I mean, you Google 'Jordan Brown' and you get that mug shot picture that pops up," he said. I didn't know where I was at, like, what was going on or anything," he said. It come after James spoke out about his strong stance on how Ella defends herself against others in the world. Still, a juvenile court judge found Jordan Brown, now 14, delinquent in the case. Hodge also determined that the case should not be open to the public or news media. And I would assume every trooper who investigated that case feels the same way. 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. 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. Slectionnez Grer les paramtres pour grer vos prfrences. Jordan Brown, who is attending college and studying computer science, is determined to leave his past behind and prepare for brighter days ahead. They presented a petition, signed by 4,000 people, that argued trying Jordan as an adult would violate his fifth and sixth amendment rights. An exclusive preview is above. In a rare move, the highest court in Pennsylvania ruled that "there was insufficient evidence" to prosecute the case. "We should all learn from what happened here and that Jordan is a very strong young man," Collafella. https://t.co/ZGewRPfd2o pic.twitter.com/AqYcdh7VOT. But when she was re-interviewed, police say she had a startling recollection. It would be another eight months before Jordan would stand trial for double homicide. 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? 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. 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. 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