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Jordan Brown Case

Jordan Brown Case
  • brown.jpg Prosecutors granted stay in Jordan Brown decision

    A hearing on the status of a boy accused in a 2009 fatal shooting has been canceled. The hearing on 15-year-old Jordan Brown’s detention had been planned for Lawrence County Court today, but was canceled after prosecutors requested, and received, a stay in the proceedings.

    May 13, 2013 1 Photo

  • Krastek.jpg Jordan Brown Case: Next step unclear, attorneys say

    The Jordan Brown case has stretched into its fifth year. But it is not over yet. And the lawyers representing the 15-year-old don’t know exactly what will happen next.

    May 10, 2013 1 Photo 1 Story

  • Jordan Brown Case: Victim’s parents ‘devastated’ by ruling

    Kenzie Houk’s parents are devastated — again. The first time was when she was fatally shot in February, 2009. The second time was Wednesday, when they learned of a ruling by the Pennsylvania Superior Court.

    May 10, 2013

  • brown.jpg Appeals court overturns Jordan Brown ruling

    A Pennsylvania appeals court has overturned the Jordan Brown decision in Lawrence County. As a result, a new juvenile proceeding will be needed for the now-15-year-old accused in the 2009 shooting death of his father’s pregnant fiancée, Kenzie Houk.

    May 9, 2013 1 Photo

  • brown.jpg Jordan Brown heading to George Junior

    Jordan Brown is moving closer to home. At a hearing Thursday, Judge John W. Hodge approved transferring the 15-year-old from a facility in central Pennsylvania to one in western Pennsylvania. Jordan was in the courtroom, which was closed to the public.

    November 30, 2012 1 Photo

  • brown.jpg Jordan Brown Case: Observers comment on teen’s first treatment review

    Kenzie Houk’s family and friends fear Jordan Brown is not receiving the help he was promised. After Friday’s evaluation hearing, the father and sister of the woman Jordan had been found responsible for killing expressed concerns the teen may be a victim of abuse perpetrated by the system, his family and defense counsel.

    November 5, 2012 1 Photo

  • brown.jpg Jordan Brown Case: Victim’s family disappointed at evaluation report

    Jordan Brown visited Lawrence County on Friday. As in the past, he said nothing. In April, Jordan, 15, was found responsible for the 2009 deaths of his father’s pregnant fiancée, Kenzie Marie Houk, and her unborn child.

    November 3, 2012 1 Photo

  • Brown.jpg Evaluation hearing scheduled for Jordan Brown

    An evaluation hearing for Jordan Brown is scheduled for Nov. 2 at the Lawrence County Government Center. The 15-year-old was found responsible for the 2009 deaths of his father’s pregnant fiancée, Kenzie Marie Houk, and her unborn child.

    October 23, 2012 1 Photo

  • Brown.jpg Judge rules Jordan Brown must go to a juvenile facility in Kenzie Houk slaying

    After 1,173 days in an Erie holding facility, Jordan Brown is headed to a juvenile facility for counseling and treatment. Lawrence County Judge John W. Hodge made that decision regarding the 14-year-old yesterday.

    May 19, 2012 1 Photo

  • Brown.jpg Jordan Brown's attorneys to appeal delinquency decision

    An appeal is planned in the homicide case of Jordan Brown. Defense attorney Dennis Elisco confirmed Friday that an appeal will be made, claiming a lack of evidence.

    May 18, 2012 1 Photo

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