Kelvin Jordan

Death Penalty Information Center Info

Age: 46

Sex: Male

Race: Black

State: Mississippi

County: Clarke

Inmate Number: 66570

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Brief Case History

On October 5, 1995, Kelvin Jordan and his cousin Frontrell Edwards were smoking and drinking outside a truck stop in Pachuta. The two discussed plans to rob someone to get money for a football game. The two also decided the victim would have to be killed so that they could not be identified later. Tony Roberts had just visited and picked up his son Codera Bradley from his mom’s house and the two were on their way back to Roberts’ home. The father and son stopped at a truck stop and Jordan and Edwards asked if they could get a ride home. Roberts agreed and when he drove them as far as he could, Edwards shot him in the side of his face with his .22. Roberts remained conscious, crawled out of his car, and told the two to take his car and go. He was then shot again by Jordan. Edwards went through Roberts’ pockets, complained that he had no money, and placed him in the trunk. Jordan drove a mile before they dumped Roberts in the woods and shot Codera once in the head before shooting Roberts one last time. Edwards and Jordan drove the car to a dirt pit, stole car accessories and the stereo and set the car on fire. The next day, Roberts and Codera were reported missing. Acquaintances of Jordan and Edwards went to their trailer and found the stolen items and reported this to authorities. Officers searched the trailer and noticed a bucket with the guns the pair owned, and the next day Jordan was arrested. He confessed to his part in the murders and led the police to the bodies. In 1996, Jordan was convicted of two counts of capital murder and sentenced to death on both counts. Jordan appealed but the courts upheld the original sentences and punishment. In 2016, Jordan appealed again on the grounds that his lawyers were ineffective, that his punishment was disproportionate, and the trial judge erred in evidentiary decisions. The appeal was rejected by the Mississippi Supreme Court.

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