Slain pregnant woman's family objects to convict's release

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — The family of a pregnant Pennsylvania woman who was slain along with her unborn son in 2009 is objecting to the release of the convicted killer, who was 11 at the time of the slaying.

The parents of the victim, Kenzie Houk, 26, and other relatives confirmed Jordan Brown was released after a Monday juvenile court hearing closed to the public. Lawrence County judge John Hodge has jurisdiction over Brown until he's 21 and put the 18-year-old on probation in the custody of an uncle, who lives in Ohio, just across the border from the western Pennsylvania county where Houk was slain. Houk was the fiancée of Brown's father.

Prosecutors contend Brown hid his youth-model, 20-gauge shotgun hidden under a blanket when he shot Houk in the back of the head as she lay in bed that morning. She was more than 8-months pregnant with a son, who also died.