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brassmonkey · 03-06-2015, 04:08 PM

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) ? Attorneys for a boy who was just 11 when he was charged with fatally shooting his father's pregnant fiancee asked a judge on Thursday to dismiss those charges or, at least, grant him a new juvenile court trial.

Jordan Brown's defense attorneys said both sides were asked to file written arguments before the judge issues a final ruling in a few weeks and that they expect a favorable ruling.

"I think the trial court has, at a minimum, no choice but to give us a new trial," defense attorney Steve Colafella said. "We feel strongly there was just not enough evidence to convict him beyond reasonable doubt and are confident of an acquittal."

State prosecutors did not immediately comment following the closed hearing in Lawrence County.

The state Supreme Court in December raised questions about the evidence used to convict Brown in juvenile court for the February 2009 shotgun killing of 26-year-old Kenzie Houk and her unborn son.

State police and prosecutors have repeatedly said none of the evidence points to anyone but Brown, who is now 17.

The defense contends the investigation amounted to a rush to judgment against the boy, fueled in part by Houk's family. They have told investigators and reporters that the boy was spoiled by his father and jealous of Houk and her unborn child who, they contend, was going to be given Jordan's room in his father's farmhouse in Wampum, about 40 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.

Prosecutors contend Brown approached Houk with his youth-model 20-gauge shotgun hidden under a blanket then shot her in the back of the head as she lay in bed. She was more than 8 months pregnant with a son, who also died.

Brown's father had left for work and Houk's two daughters, ages 7 and 4, were the only others in the house when she was shot, prosecutors said.

An empty shotgun shell was found on the long driveway between the house and the road, where Brown walked before a school bus picked him up that morning, and police said they found gunshot residue on his clothes and no male footprints leading to or from the house except for Brown's.

But Colafella said pictures from the scene show a "muddy mess" outside the house that doesn't clearly show what footprints were and were not there and that police did not thoroughly canvass four entrances to the home to see whether someone else could have come in.

The defense also said Brown frequently shot his gun and that gun powder residue found on his clothes that day could have come from a winter jacket he had also worn during a turkey shoot days earlier.

Police have said Houk's ex-boyfriend was eliminated as a suspect by their investigation, but the Supreme Court noted defense arguments that Jordan saw a truck resembling the man's near the house that morning. Colafella also said Houk's 7-year-old daughter first told police she didn't hear anything unusual that morning, only to later recall hearing a loud bang after additional questioning.

Houk's body was found after the 4-year-old went outside to tell men hired to cut trees that she thought her mother was dead, police said.

Jack Houk, the dead woman's father, did not immediately return a call seeking comment after the hearing.

Judge asked to give boy, then 11, new trial in 2009 slaying

Juicy D. Links · 03-06-2015, 04:12 PM

i cant read all that

Phoenix · 03-07-2015, 05:04 PM

I guess he is transferring to real prison soon, and wants to get out?

Sucks I am sure, Do not shoot people and you won't be locked up.

brassmonkey · 03-07-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix

I guess he is transferring to real prison soon, and wants to get out?

Sucks I am sure, Do not shoot people and you won't be locked up.

guns should be locked away when parents are not there. oh i have sum stories

arock10 · 03-07-2015, 06:41 PM

If the unborn child was armed we wouldn't have this situation

seeandsee · 03-08-2015, 04:23 AM

He will get prison time

Diomed · 03-08-2015, 10:37 AM

Execute him.

stickyfingerz · 03-10-2015, 09:17 AM

I'm actually related to the victim. This kid absolutely didn't kill her. There was an ex boy friend that had been stalking her. Cops totally fucking botched this. Kid is going to be scarred for life. If he did it, he did it then walked down to get on the bus with the other kids. Went to school and never acted at all strange the whole day. He needs to be set free and a lawsuit filed to help him recover from how they fucked him over. This is my hometown, and that was my second cousin who died, so I think I know a smidge about it. lol

brassmonkey · 03-10-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

I'm actually related to the victim. This kid absolutely didn't kill her. There was an ex boy friend that had been stalking her. Cops totally fucking botched this. Kid is going to be scarred for life. If he did it, he did it then walked down to get on the bus with the other kids. Went to school and never acted at all strange the whole day. He needs to be set free and a lawsuit filed to help him recover from how they fucked him over. This is my hometown, and that was my second cousin who died, so I think I know a smidge about it. lol

so you had access to the crime scene? wow

stickyfingerz · 03-10-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

so you had access to the crime scene? wow

The article actually doesn't really cover many of the actual details. They won't have enough evidence to take it to trial. I know the family, so ya.... I had access to inside info.

brassmonkey · 03-17-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

The article actually doesn't really cover many of the actual details. They won't have enough evidence to take it to trial. I know the family, so ya.... I had access to inside info.

uh he's convicted right?

nico-t · 03-17-2015, 05:07 PM

thanks for the news idiot

brassmonkey · 03-17-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nico-t

thanks for the news idiot

get a plastic bag (jugg head so a trash bag )
put it on your head
squeeze tight for 5 minutes
if you wake up repeat

mineistaken · 03-17-2015, 05:40 PM

Identify yourself those who read all that. LOL.

nico-t · 03-18-2015, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

so you had access to the crime scene? wow

hm seems like you are in favor of locking the kid up and think he is guilty. I guess he is not black?

sperbonzo · 03-18-2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

uh he's convicted right?

Everyone who was ever convicted was always guilty.... everyone knows that. No innocent person is EVER convicted of a crime, THAT'S for sure....

(Since none of us were there, either at the investigation, the trial, or anything else... EXCEPT for stickyfingers, apparently, I would contend that he is better able to judge the situation than anyone else on this board..... just sayin')

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brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 76,916	Judge asked to give boy, then 11, new trial in 2009 slaying NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) ? Attorneys for a boy who was just 11 when he was charged with fatally shooting his father's pregnant fiancee asked a judge on Thursday to dismiss those charges or, at least, grant him a new juvenile court trial. Jordan Brown's defense attorneys said both sides were asked to file written arguments before the judge issues a final ruling in a few weeks and that they expect a favorable ruling. "I think the trial court has, at a minimum, no choice but to give us a new trial," defense attorney Steve Colafella said. "We feel strongly there was just not enough evidence to convict him beyond reasonable doubt and are confident of an acquittal." State prosecutors did not immediately comment following the closed hearing in Lawrence County. The state Supreme Court in December raised questions about the evidence used to convict Brown in juvenile court for the February 2009 shotgun killing of 26-year-old Kenzie Houk and her unborn son. State police and prosecutors have repeatedly said none of the evidence points to anyone but Brown, who is now 17. The defense contends the investigation amounted to a rush to judgment against the boy, fueled in part by Houk's family. They have told investigators and reporters that the boy was spoiled by his father and jealous of Houk and her unborn child who, they contend, was going to be given Jordan's room in his father's farmhouse in Wampum, about 40 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Prosecutors contend Brown approached Houk with his youth-model 20-gauge shotgun hidden under a blanket then shot her in the back of the head as she lay in bed. She was more than 8 months pregnant with a son, who also died. Brown's father had left for work and Houk's two daughters, ages 7 and 4, were the only others in the house when she was shot, prosecutors said. An empty shotgun shell was found on the long driveway between the house and the road, where Brown walked before a school bus picked him up that morning, and police said they found gunshot residue on his clothes and no male footprints leading to or from the house except for Brown's. But Colafella said pictures from the scene show a "muddy mess" outside the house that doesn't clearly show what footprints were and were not there and that police did not thoroughly canvass four entrances to the home to see whether someone else could have come in. The defense also said Brown frequently shot his gun and that gun powder residue found on his clothes that day could have come from a winter jacket he had also worn during a turkey shoot days earlier. Police have said Houk's ex-boyfriend was eliminated as a suspect by their investigation, but the Supreme Court noted defense arguments that Jordan saw a truck resembling the man's near the house that morning. Colafella also said Houk's 7-year-old daughter first told police she didn't hear anything unusual that morning, only to later recall hearing a loud bang after additional questioning. Houk's body was found after the 4-year-old went outside to tell men hired to cut trees that she thought her mother was dead, police said. Jack Houk, the dead woman's father, did not immediately return a call seeking comment after the hearing. Judge asked to give boy, then 11, new trial in 2009 slaying __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - Support The Laken Riley Act!!! END DACA - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,983	I'm actually related to the victim. This kid absolutely didn't kill her. There was an ex boy friend that had been stalking her. Cops totally fucking botched this. Kid is going to be scarred for life. If he did it, he did it then walked down to get on the bus with the other kids. Went to school and never acted at all strange the whole day. He needs to be set free and a lawsuit filed to help him recover from how they fucked him over. This is my hometown, and that was my second cousin who died, so I think I know a smidge about it. lol

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nico-t emperor of my world Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: nethalands Posts: 29,903	thanks for the news idiot

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