Jordan Brown Case, 2009, Wampum, Pennsylvania
Family Tragedy
11-year-old Jordan Brown was accused of shooting his father’s fiancée, Kenzie Houk, who was eight months pregnant. The case was particularly shocking due to Brown’s young age and the fact that the victim was part of his immediate family.
Legal and Public Reaction
Brown was initially found guilty but was later exonerated in 2018. The case highlighted the complexities of trying juveniles as adults and the impact of media coverage on legal proceedings. It also sparked debates on juvenile justice reforms and the treatment of young offenders.
