Killer Father Lead Police To Son's Dead Body
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖The search for Jordan Sorenson and his newborn son began on January 19, 2024, after the baby went missing from a safety guardian's home.
- ❖The baby was born on Christmas Day and tested positive for fentanyl, leading to a DCYF safety plan.
- ❖Jordan was required to stay at Pamela Andrews' home and not be alone with the baby until he provided a clean drug test.
- ❖Jordan evaded DCYF, faked a drug test using synthetic urine, and disappeared with the child.
- ❖After a 20-hour search, Jordan was found hiding in Steven Starret's tent in Katai Park.
- ❖Jordan initially refused to speak but eventually led officers to his deceased son in a car seat in a secluded park area.
- ❖All felony charges against Jordan Sorenson, including kidnapping, were dropped on February 16, 2024, due to a lack of clear evidence of intent or reckless action.
Insights
1DCYF Safety Plan and Parental Evasion
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) implemented a safety plan for the newborn due to both parents testing positive for fentanyl. Jordan Sorenson was allowed custody under strict conditions, including weekly drug testing and supervision at Pamela Andrews' home. However, Jordan consistently evaded DCYF, missed appointments, and allegedly used fake urine to pass drug tests, ultimately disappearing with the baby.
The baby was released to Jordan under strict conditions: not allowed to be alone until a clean drug test, had to stay at Pamela Andrews' home, and submit to weekly testing. Jordan later told staff he needed to care for the child, then walked out of a doctor's visit and never came back (). Pamela reported Jordan bragging about passing a test with fake urine ().
2Community Awareness and Misinformation
As police searched, various individuals in the drifter community provided leads, some accurate and some misleading. People like Amanda James and Larry initially denied knowledge or provided false information, while others like Steven Starret eventually provided critical details about Jordan's movements and state of mind, including his intent to evade capture.
Amanda James initially denied knowing Jordan Sorenson (). Larry denied talking to Jordan despite phone records (). Steven Starret reported Jordan saying, 'No, they're going to have to kill me' () and that Kirsten hoped 'we didn't kill the baby' ().
3Jordan's Resistance and Confession
After a 20-hour search, Jordan was found hiding in Steven's tent. He remained silent for over an hour and a half in custody, despite officers' attempts to get him to reveal the baby's location. He eventually agreed to cooperate only after his handcuffs were moved to the front, leading officers to the deceased child.
Jordan was apprehended after a 20-hour search (). He remained silent for 'about an hour and a half in custody' () before agreeing to cooperate if his cuffs were removed or moved to the front (). He then led officers to the baby's location ().
4Legal Outcome: Dropped Charges
Despite the discovery of the deceased baby and Jordan's actions, all felony charges against him, including kidnapping in the second degree, were dropped. The prosecuting attorney determined there was insufficient evidence to prove intent or reckless action required for a felony conviction, leaving the case open for potential future charges if new evidence emerges.
Jordan Sorenson was charged with kidnapping in the second degree (). On February 16, 2024, the prosecuting attorney dropped all charges, stating 'The evidence just wasn't strong enough to move forward with a felony case' ().
Notable Moments
Police initially mistake Jacob Berlingham for Jordan Sorenson, then later find Jacob's friend Estabbon in Jacob's car, leading to another dead end in the search.
This highlights the confusion and difficulty in tracking individuals within the transient community, leading to wasted time and resources in a critical search for a missing baby.
A park resident reports hearing a baby crying three nights prior in the rain, providing the first potential clue to the baby's presence in the park.
This detail suggests the baby may have been in distress and exposed to harsh conditions days before the official search, raising concerns about the child's welfare during Jordan's evasion.
Steven Starret reveals Jordan's desperate state, stating Jordan told him 'they're going to have to kill me' and Kirsten expressed fear, 'I hope we didn't kill it.'
These statements provide chilling insight into the parents' awareness of the dire situation and Jordan's intent to resist capture, while also hinting at Kirsten's potential complicity or knowledge of the baby's fate.
Jordan Sorenson remains silent for 90 minutes after his arrest, only speaking when officers offer to adjust his handcuffs, then leads them to his deceased son.
This moment underscores Jordan's emotional detachment or calculated resistance, prioritizing a minor comfort over revealing the location of his missing child, highlighting the psychological complexity of the case.
Quotes
"We're just looking for Jordan and it's supposed to be some baby missing."
"If that baby's dead, they're going to be charged with the murder just the same as him."
"Uh yeah, 10 years ago, he wouldn't have even had the child."
"I hope my worst fear isn't you know confirmed. I hope we didn't kill it."
"I didn't know what to do. My eyes can't what to do. Couldn't bring themhere."
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