Do not sell or share my personal information. 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.". July 25, 2016. 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.". But the decision exonerated him and prevented a retrial. Time flew when you were reading.". Teen Who Survived Fall From 60-Foot Bridge: I. This is something I wouldnt wish on any other parent out there., He added that his sons reports while in detention were all positive. And most specifically, none of them were recorded except for the fourth of those interviews, which occurred after midnight," says Wright. 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. 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. I'm never not going to be here every day,'" Chris Brown said. "[I really] haven't had a chance to grieve properly," Chris Brown said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. That way I know what was trying to be said, and then that's how I read," he said. 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. [13] He was to remain on juvenile court probation until he turned 21. A shell from the gun was found on the path that Brown walked to get to his school bus each morning. Shes bawling and crying., Were going through hell, he said. 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. exclusive interview with ABC News' Juju Chang. 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. 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. The shooting of Kanzie Marie Houk, 26, and her unborn child, occurred on the morning of February 20, 2009. I used to hate it. [I'm] happy that this part of it is over with Jordan, you know, being wrongfully accused. It comes after Ella celebrated her third birthday at the weekend, with Ola taking to Instagram to share a picture from the party. It's been a nightmare for nine-and-a-half years." "I'll be honest with you, I suffer from PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] over this," Chris Brown said. An investigator on the case, since retired, told ABC he was sure of Jordans guilt. That's where the case took us. 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. "It's kind of a bittersweet feeling, you know. "It used to bother me all the time. https://bit.ly/2J4kzJEMY NEW PODCAST :) The Sesh! By that point Jordan had already been out of prison for two years awaiting the resolution of his appeal. And I was in there. "I'm 100 percent, you know, a whole, clean slate. In PEOPLE's exclusive look at Sunday's episode, Janelle, 52, has a . ET) followed by Nightline (12:35 a.m. 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 is charged as an adult with criminal homicide. And they took it from him at 3 a.m., in the middle of the night, with flashlights pointed in his face, for a crime he didn't commit. 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 son of Houk's boyfriend. But now I'm kind of, like, I go back and forth sometimes, I think," he said. It was a whole different world. "(I) went downstairs, got my clothes, went in the bathroom (and) got dressed. This past July, Browns conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. 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. He said that getting ready for school that day in February 2009 was "just a normal morning. Kody's comments came as the Brown family began taking COVID-19 precautions and discussing how Kody would safely visit each of his four wives. 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. I deserve a little sympathy, too. In a new interview James recalled Ella being hit by another little boy while at a soft play and how he handled the situation. 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. 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. Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. "I lost it.". "[He] never changed his story. He said the whole thing was a lengthy, unnecessary process and they feel clearingBrown's name is long overdue. "They told me that [she and] the baby were gone, and I remember collapsing in the yard," Chris Brown told ABC News' Juju Chang. His conviction was overturned. And after years of legal. "I was happy. 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. The officers had a warrant to arrest 11-year-old Jordan Brown. "They put me in the back of the car and they took me to the police barracks. "A judge finding a juvenile delinquent is effectively a guilty verdict. When do the clocks change in 2023? "I'll be honest with you, I suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) over this," Chris Brown said. Chris Pleasance explains how James spoke out about his strong stance on how Ella defends herself against others in the world. 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. "Absolutely no evidence, direct or circumstantial, indicating that Jordan Brown committed this crime. 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 . And I would assume every trooper who investigated that case feels the same way. Houk's family told police the boy had threatened her and her 7-year-old daughter in the weeks before the shooting, Bongivengo said. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. No DNA. "I gave him every opportunity. Accidents happen, buddy. 'If you get hit, and someone keeps hitting you and hitting you, what do you do? "If I would read something and come across a word I didn't know, (I would) look it up. Jordans conviction was overturned on July 18 in a unanimous 5-0 decision. "I'm innocent. 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. The 11-year-old's photo made it to the cover of a London newspaper. 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 lawsuit seeks compensation. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. Jordans father, Chris Brown, has remained by his side, persuaded by his sons unwavering plea of innocence. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. The trial last three days. "As any parent could imagine it's something I wouldn't wish on any other parent out there," said Chris Brown. Jordan Brown's lawyers had filed a notice of appeal two months after he was convicted. 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? Finally, the truth finally got out," Jordan Brown said. "You took an 11-year-old's childhood away from him. Jordan Brown, now 21, told "20/20" exclusively, "I'm not angry." "My sister Jenessa woke me up," Jordan Brown said. He said he needed to drive four hours every day to visit Jordan Brown because "he's my son. 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. 12h ago. 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. You've, you know, ruined his name in essence. 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. "It's extraordinarily rare that the case with this magnitude was overturned on lack of evidence," said Brown's attorney Collafella. Both attorneys say they would like the investigation to be reopened so that the Brown's family can finally have justice. ", Jordan said those visits were a lifeline: "I don't know what I would've done without them.". I'd, like, lose myself in the book. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. 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. First published on July 1, 2020 / 1:09 PM. But now I'm kind of, like, I go back and forth sometimes, I think," he said. 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.". July 1, 2020 / 1:09 PM 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. 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.. The trial lasted three days. They also found a 20-gauge shotgun that belonged to Jordan. Courtesy Chris Brown 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." 'How much can business take?' But then I got to the point where it didn't bother me at all. I think has just ruined us [from] ever having closure, he said. 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. And just feeling so sorry for him at that moment," Jordan Brown's lawyer Steve Colafella told ABC News. Throughout Jordan Brown's stay in detention in Erie, his father continued to ask him whether he'd killed Houk. 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. Jordan Brown, who is attending college and studying computer science, is determined to leave his past behind and prepare for brighter days ahead. Jordan Brown said he has "mixed feelings" about what happened to him. "It's kind of a bittersweet feeling, you know. Now that she's spoken her mind, Brown said she hopes that people will just let her be and stop speculating. Police say she initially said nothing unusual happened that morning before school. A. Published: 19:39 GMT, 27 February 2023 | Updated: 20:32 GMT, 27 February 2023. It would be another eight months before Jordan would stand trial for double homicide. 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. 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. Watch #ABC2020 Friday https://t.co/fFLxBguChN pic.twitter.com/HLiWdBu2cZ. They took that from Jordan. PREVIOUS STORY: Teen convicted of killing father's fiance, unborn child released from juvenile detention. Brown was exonerated by the Supreme Court in . Everything is gone. And I believe in that.'. 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. ", 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. 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. What life is like now for man arrested at age 11 for murder. 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. Ola and James Jordan have spoken out about their daughter's health troubles after she struggled to hear properly. At the age of 4, the latter discovered her mother's remains. "The headline simply read the world's youngest monster. 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. And I would assume every trooper who investigated that case feels the same way. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Now 21, Brown, who spent more than. Watch this report from Action News at Noon on October 19, 2018. You know, [he] maintained his innocence throughout from day one," Chris Brown said. ET Saturday), both on ABC. 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. The daily journey, however, wreaked havoc on his finances, Chris Brown said. 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. "You're a kid. So we [hurried] up and went out the back door and ran down the driveway. ", "My sister Jenessa woke me up," Jordan Brown said. "I just want to be successful. 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.". 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. "But", I said, "If someone hits you, you hit them back". 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. Chris Brown said he drove every day, 230 miles round trip, to see his son at the center. 2023 Cox Media Group. And that made me happy. He said that getting ready for school that day in February 2009 was "just a normal morning. Houk was killed Friday morning while Brown's father was at work and the two girls were in the home, authorities believe. And that made me happy. The Dr. Phil Show is an American daytime talk show and TV series with host and personality Dr. Phil McGr. 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. 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. 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'. At first, Brown was charged as an adult in the death of his fathers fiancee. He will be attending college and pursuing a degree in computer science. Ola said that she was 'cringing' when James was talking to Ella as they could be overheard. In Pennsylvania, there is no criminal homicide charge in juvenile court. You heard it from my mouth," she said.. IE 11 is not supported. exclusive interview with ABC News' Juju Chang. 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. 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. Finally, it felt like a big weight had been lifted off of me. Some like it, NOT! 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