Andre Gordon Jr. Sentenced for Killing 3 Relatives

Andre Gordon Jr. was sentenced to three consecutive life terms plus an additional 156 ½ to 313 years in state prison after pleading guilty to murdering his stepmother, Karen Gordon, his half-sister, Kera Gordon, and Taylor Daniel, the mother of his two children, during a violent rampage in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, in March 2024. Gordon broke into his father's home and Daniel's nearby residence, with prosecutors characterizing his actions as 'hunting' his victims. The crimes also involved carjackings and assaults, which led to community lockdowns and event cancellations, and ended with Gordon's arrest after a standoff in Trenton, New Jersey. Prosecutors initially sought the death penalty but reached a plea deal after discussions with the victims' families. The sentencing featured emotional victim impact statements and harrowing evidence, highlighting the trauma caused. Gordon's attorney referenced his mental health treatment following his arrest, though no argument was made in court during sentencing.