Bradford University

NEWS 28 - Police in the murder investigation of 22 year old Jordan Kelly, a gay college student who was found dead on August 16, 2024, are becoming increasingly frustrated as DNA analysis deadended their ongoing investigation. Police in New Shire are stumped as no person was connected to DNA found on the 22 year old's socks, shoes and body.

According to investigative findings, his socks, shoes, and upper body were covered in what is believed to be the killers saliva. A forensic lab for the State Police found no suspect in the case. Spokesman for the agency Nate Bryant, said that it is common for no data to be found for people who have no contact with police, or who don't have an arrest record.

"We analyzed Mr. Kelly's shoes and socks for DNA, and the saliva that we found on them on Friday, yielded us no results," said a Forensic pathologist for the agency. "The DNA we have was recorded for future reference, but as of now we don't have a suspect or the murderer in our sights yet. We are asking for witnesses to come forward, so we can give Kelly's family some closure from his death."

Police did say that it was confirmed that Jordan was in a gay relationship, but the boyfriend was not known by his friends, as they say he "never let us meet anyone until he was sure of if it would work out." They said that he had starting dating a new boyfriend weeks before he was found dead.

"This is really important to gather as much information as possible so that we can get a collective picture of what is going on," said NSSP Commissioner Lee Adams. "This case is getting frustrating because no one will come forward with new information, and his friends don't know anything about the new boyfriend. We are going to run through all and any leads we get. His family deserves answers."

Police have begun interviewing dorm residents who live within the area of his dorm including neighbors and other family. They are expecting the investigation to take a while, with Bradford University shutting down Dorm Building C for the duration of the investigation.

RUFUS - New Shire State Police investigators say that no leads have been found into the death of 22 year old Jordan Kelly, who was found dead in his dorm room on Friday by police.

According to investigative findings, his socks, shoes, and upper body were covered in what is believed to be the killers saliva. A forensic lab for the State Police found no suspect in the case. Spokesman for the agency Nate Bryant, said that it is common for no data to be found for people who have no contact with police, or who don't have an arrest record.

"We analyzed Mr. Kelly's shoes and socks for DNA, and the saliva that we found on them on Friday, yielded us no results," said a Forensic pathologist for the agency. "The DNA we have was recorded for future reference, but as of now we don't have a suspect or the murderer in our sights yet. We are asking for witnesses to come forward, so we can give Kelly's family some closure from his death."

Police did say that it was confirmed that Jordan was in a gay relationship, but the boyfriend was not known by his friends, as they say he "never let us meet anyone until he was sure of if it would work out." They said that he had starting dating a new boyfriend weeks before he was found dead.

"This is really important to gather as much information as possible so that we can get a collective picture of what is going on," said NSSP Commissioner Lee Adams. "This case is getting frustrating because no one will come forward with new information, and his friends don't know anything about the new boyfriend. We are going to run through all and any leads we get. His family deserves answers."

Police have begun interviewing dorm residents who live within the area of his dorm including neighbors and other family. They are expecting the investigation to take a while, with Bradford University shutting down Dorm Building C for the duration of the investigation.

NEWS 28 - A popular law student at Bradford University was found strangled to death in his dorm room at Bradford University. Police believe it was a suspected gay-lover slaying, based on multiple pieces of evidence including saliva found on the victims socks, and the missing shoes, shirt and pants.

Police are not releasing any other information other than his identity at this time, and says that the cause of death was by strangulation. The New Shire State Police, Bradford University Police, Bradford Police Department and the Towton County Sheriff's Office have been investigating the murder and will continue to do so.

"We aren't able to release any further information other than that the victim was a 22 year old male whose name is Jordan Kelly, and his manner of death appears to be from Asphyxiation," said N.S.S.P Commissioner Lee Adams. "We are working with University Police officials to secure more patrols by our agency to ensure students remain safe on campus. We are also investigating this homicide and we expect to release more information as it becomes available to us."

The Towton County Coroner's Office says that he was murdered sometime after 12 this afternoon, and believes that the true cause of death was asphyxiation. They also said that the police found him with a missing shirt, pants and missing his shoes. Police say they found saliva on his socks when they were removed by the coroner.

"It appears that this seemed to be some kind of homosexual murder, meaning that it appears that the murdered was in love with the victim," said a N.S.S.P spokesperson. "We are going to speak with campus students who may have been friends with him. This crime is disgusting and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

Governor Lynn Rodgers issued a statement after the student was found.

"There is a profound sadness in the University and in the hearts of his family and friends," said Governor Lynn Rodgers. "My heart shatters for his family and the many friends he had. May he forever rest in peace."

RUFUS - A college Junior has been found dead in his dorm room this afternoon. According to police, his identity is 22 year old Jordan Kelly who was studying Criminal Law, when he was strangled to death. The college Junior was entering his final year in college at the of the Month.

Police are not releasing any other information other than his identity at this time, and says that the cause of death was by strangulation. The New Shire State Police, Bradford University Police, Bradford Police Department and the Towton County Sheriff's Office have been investigating the murder and will continue to do so.

"We aren't able to release any further information other than that the victim was a 22 year old male whose name is Jordan Kelly, and his manner of death appears to be from Asphyxiation," said N.S.S.P Commissioner Lee Adams. "We are working with University Police officials to secure more patrols by our agency to ensure students remain safe on campus. We are also investigating this homicide and we expect to release more information as it becomes available to us."

The Towton County Coroner's Office says that he was murdered sometime after 12 this afternoon, and believes that the true cause of death was asphyxiation. They also said that the police found him with a missing shirt, pants and missing his shoes. Police say they found saliva on his socks when they were removed by the coroner.

"It appears that this seemed to be some kind of homosexual murder, meaning that it appears that the murdered was in love with the victim," said a N.S.S.P spokesperson. "We are going to speak with campus students who may have been friends with him. This crime is disgusting and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

Governor Lynn Rodgers issued a statement after the student was found.

"There is a profound sadness in the University and in the hearts of his family and friends," said Governor Lynn Rodgers. "My heart shatters for his family and the many friends he had. May he forever rest in peace."