A Colorado college student has been charged with a double murder in a dormitory, following an escalating dispute over trash. The accused, Nicholas Trevon Jordan, allegedly threatened to kill one of the victims weeks before the incident took place. The shocking details emerged on Friday, shedding light on the events leading up to the slayings of Samuel Knopp, 24, and Delie Rain Montgomery, 26, at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs.
According to court documents obtained by The Post, Jordan threatened Knopp on January 9th during an argument about garbage. The affidavit stated that “Mr. Jordan threatened Mr. Knopp and told him that he would ‘kill him’ and there would be consequences if Mr. Jordan was asked to take out the trash again.” This disturbing altercation was reported to campus authorities and housing officials, but there is no evidence that any action was taken to mediate or remove Jordan from the dormitory, despite multiple reports of conflicts.
In a shocking revelation, prosecutors disclosed that Jordan had a fully loaded AK-47-style assault rifle and a handgun in his car at the time of his arrest. The accused, originally from Detroit, is now facing two first-degree murder charges. Additionally, a third roommate stated that they had reported Jordan’s untidy living conditions, as well as his use of marijuana and cigarettes, on multiple occasions. Allegedly, Jordan threatened Knopp after Knopp left a bag of trash outside his bedroom door.
The University of Colorado-Colorado Springs declined to comment on the alleged reports. However, it was revealed that Jordan had filed to withdraw from the school just 14 hours before the shootings occurred. The motive behind the murders remains unknown at this time.
The bodies of Knopp and Montgomery were discovered in Crestone House, a dorm complex that accommodates both graduate and undergraduate students. Knopp was a senior studying music at the university, while Montgomery did not attend the school. The police have clarified that this was an “isolated incident,” and there is no further danger to anyone on campus.
During Friday’s court proceedings, Jordan’s attorney objected to the unsealing of the arrest affidavit and other related documents, arguing that his client would be “prosecuted in the media.” The defense lawyer also attempted, unsuccessfully, to have Jordan released without paying the $5 million bail. Jordan’s next court appearance is scheduled for March 15th.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning. As the investigation continues, friends and family of the victims are left grappling with the senseless loss of two promising lives. The university must now reflect on their handling of the reported conflicts between roommates and address any potential failings in their support systems. The consequences of this disturbing incident will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on all those involved.
