A 16-year-old boy from Oklahoma has been charged with first-degree murder after authorities say he admitted to killing his adoptive mother, Spring Weems, and concealing her body in a trash can. Court filings and police affidavits outline a violent attack that allegedly occurred inside the family’s Edmond home and culminated in the discovery of the 49-year-old woman’s body days later.
The case has drawn significant attention because of the suspect’s age, the brutality described in charging documents, and disclosures about prior behavioral and mental health concerns referenced by investigators. According to the Logan County District Attorney’s Office, Jordan Weems was taken into custody on Wednesday after investigators located Spring Weems’ body at the family residence.
Prosecutors allege that the teenager used a hammer and his fists to attack his mother in the middle of the night, striking her repeatedly before placing her body inside a trash can. In addition to first-degree murder, Jordan Weems has been charged with desecration of a human corpse and unauthorized removal of a dead body. As of the most recent filings, a motive for the killing has not been publicly identified.
Discovery of Spring Weems’ Death and Initial Investigation
The investigation began after Spring Weems was reported missing by family members who grew concerned when they were unable to contact her and noticed inconsistencies in explanations about her whereabouts. According to an affidavit cited by local news outlets, one of Spring Weems’ biological children visited the Edmond home a day before her body was discovered and asked Jordan Weems where his mother was. Jordan allegedly told him that she had left to help his sister with a newborn baby.
The explanation reportedly raised further suspicion. The following day, the biological child contacted his father, telling him that something did not feel right and asking him to come to the house. The father then reported Spring Weems missing to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office. During the course of the investigation, authorities spoke with neighbors and family members, who confirmed that Spring Weems had three adopted children, including Jordan.
According to investigators, the father later spoke with one of the adopted children, who told him that Jordan had killed Spring Weems with a hammer and that her body was inside a trash can placed at the street. Law enforcement officers subsequently searched the residence and located Spring Weems’ body. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Logan County District Attorney’s Office stated that the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body and statements made by family members quickly elevated the case from a missing person investigation to a homicide inquiry. Police secured the scene, collected evidence, and took Jordan Weems into custody later that day.
Allegations Detailed in Court Filings
Charging documents filed by prosecutors describe a planned and violent attack. According to the filing obtained by KFOR, Jordan Weems allegedly threatened to kill his adoptive mother prior to the incident. Prosecutors claim that he retrieved a hammer from the garage and waited in the home to surprise her during the night. “When his mother came upon him unsuspecting, he attacked her viciously and brutally,” the filing states, alleging that Jordan struck Spring Weems with both the hammer and his fists more than a dozen times.
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Authorities further allege that after the assault, Jordan continued hitting her until she was no longer moving. Investigators say that Jordan later confessed to police, admitting that he used a hammer from the garage during the attack. According to the affidavit, he told officers that after killing his mother, he placed her body inside a trash can. The act of concealing the body led prosecutors to add charges related to desecration of a human corpse and unauthorized removal of a dead body.
The Logan County District Attorney’s Office emphasized the severity of the alleged conduct in its filing, noting both the number of blows described and the effort taken to hide the body. Authorities have not released autopsy findings or specific details about the cause of death beyond what is contained in the charging documents.
Because Jordan Weems is 16 years old, questions remain about how the case will proceed through the court system and whether he will be tried as a juvenile or an adult. As of the most recent reports, prosecutors have charged him with first-degree murder under Oklahoma law, but further court hearings are expected to address procedural and jurisdictional matters.
Background Information and Ongoing Legal Proceedings
Investigators have indicated that Jordan Weems had no prior criminal record. However, the district attorney’s filing notes that, according to his father and the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the teenager had previously been committed to psychiatric hospitals for suicidal ideation. Authorities have not disclosed how recently those commitments occurred or whether Jordan was receiving any form of treatment at the time of the alleged killing. Additional information included in the affidavit suggests there had been disciplinary issues within the household prior to Spring Weems’ death.
One of Spring’s adopted sons reportedly told investigators that he and Jordan had recently gotten into trouble for sneaking out and running from police. As a result, both teenagers were required to write apology letters. According to the affidavit, Jordan was also disciplined by having his bedding taken away and being required to wear an orange jumpsuit as a behavioral deterrent, intended to show him what life in prison might be like if his behavior did not improve.
Authorities have not indicated whether these disciplinary measures are believed to be connected to the alleged crime. The district attorney’s office has stated that the motive remains unclear, and investigators continue to review evidence and interview individuals connected to the family. Information regarding Jordan Weems’ legal representation was not immediately available at the time the charges were announced. Court records are expected to clarify whether he has retained counsel or has been appointed a public defender.
Future hearings will likely address bond status, mental health evaluations, and the trajectory of the case within the Oklahoma legal system. As the case moves forward, prosecutors have indicated they will rely on Jordan’s alleged confession, physical evidence collected from the home, and witness statements to support the charges. Defense attorneys, once appointed or retained, are expected to scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the confession, the teenager’s mental health history, and the handling of evidence.
The death of Spring Weems has left family members and the local community grappling with the circumstances described in court filings. Authorities have asked anyone with additional information related to the case to contact law enforcement as the investigation continues.