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Nicholas Jordan Charged in Colorado Dorm Double Murder

Nicholas Jordan, a 25-year-old University of Colorado at Colorado Springs student, faces first-degree murder charges for the deaths of his former roommate and another individual.

  • Nicholas Jordan, 25, was arrested on charges of murdering Samuel Knopp, 24, and Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, in a University of Colorado at Colorado Springs dorm.
  • Jordan, who was Knopp's roommate, did not enter a plea during his first court appearance, where his bond was set at $5 million.
  • The prosecution argues Jordan poses a threat to witnesses and the public, citing indications he attempted to flee the state.
  • Court records, including the arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit, have been sealed, with further details expected at Jordan's next court appearance.
  • The motive behind the shootings remains unclear, with police emphasizing the incident was isolated and involved individuals known to each other.
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