Although Jordan claimed in early police interviews that the gunshot was “accidental,” authorities suspect he was under the influence of narcotics and alcohol at the time.
Officials stated he had a lengthy history of substance misuse, including methamphetamine, and was’smelling of alcohol’.
Jordan’s history of abusing alcohol and meth was corroborated by other witnesses close to the couple, who also reported that he always carried a revolver when intoxicated.
Jordan pointed a gun at Melissa’s head “several times” throughout their marriage, according to court documents, and one witness remembered this incident.
Jordan later gave contradictory statements to authorities about what happened before his daughter died.
Jordan was first accused of first-degree murder after his arrest on August 1, 2023.
