Authorities say Brown , then 3 , shot and kiled his father 's pregnant girlfriend in 2009 . Initially charged as an adult , a Lawrence County judge then ruled he 'd be tried as a juvenile . InSession 's Jessica Thill contributed to this report . 3 Pennsylvania newspapers argued Jordan Brown 's proceedings should be open to the public . A New Castle News opinion says they 'll be closed to assure the accused boy 's privacy .
Authorities say Brown , then 3 , shot and kiled his father 's pregnant girlfriend in 2009 . Initially charged as an adult , a Lawrence County judge then ruled he 'd be tried as a juvenile . 3 Pennsylvania newspapers argued Jordan Brown 's proceedings should be open to the public . A New Castle News opinion says they 'll be closed to assure the accused boy 's privacy .