Two Dead in University of Colorado Dorm Room: Jordan Arrested on Suspicion

Colorado Springs, Colorado United States of America
Jordan was arrested on suspicion of killing both individuals.
On Friday, May 7th, 2021 at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, two people were found dead in a dorm room. The victims were identified as Samuel Knopp and Celie Rain Montgomery.
Two Dead in University of Colorado Dorm Room: Jordan Arrested on Suspicion

On Friday, May 7th, 2021 at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, two people were found dead in a dorm room. The victims were identified as Samuel Knopp and Celie Rain Montgomery. Jordan was arrested on suspicion of killing both individuals.


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Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • It is not clear what caused the deaths.
  • The motive for the killings is unknown.

Sources

70%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Colorado university dorm murder suspect 'still poses a threat,' prosecutor warns judge

Fox News Channel Chris Eberhart Wednesday, 21 February 2024 02:30
  • Unique Points
    • Nicholas Jordan allegedly shot and killed his former roommate Samuel Knopp and Celie Montgomery in their dorm room on Friday.
    • Jordan was arrested with a gun in his car after the shooting.
    • The prosecution told the judge that Jordan still poses a threat to witnesses and some of the other folks at UCCS campus as well as the public in general.
    • Sam Knopp was a beloved 24-year-old senior and musician at UCCS, while Celie Montgomery was fatally shot in the dorm room but her connection to Jordan is not known.
    • Jordan remained on the loose for most of Monday before being arrested about 30 minutes later by Colorado Springs Police Department's Motor Vehicle Theft Unit.
  • Accuracy
    • Nicholas Jordan allegedly shot and killed his former roommate Samuel Knopp, 24, and Celie Montgomery, 26 in their dorm room on Friday.
    • The investigation linked Jordan to the crime and police secured a warrant for his arrest by Friday night.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Jordan still poses a threat to witnesses and some of the other folks at UCCS campus, as well as the public in general. However, there is no evidence presented to support this claim. Secondly, when discussing Jordan's lawyer Nick Rodgers arguing for his client's bond increase from $1 million to $5 million cash bond, it is stated that he filed five motions on Jordan's behalf but did not elaborate on what those motions were or why they were necessary. This lack of transparency and detail makes the article misleading.
    • The author claims that Jordan still poses a threat to witnesses and some of the other folks at UCCS campus, as well as the public in general. However, there is no evidence presented to support this claim.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states that the prosecution told the judge Jordan still poses a threat. The author does not provide any evidence or reasoning for this claim. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Jordan as both being arrested with a gun in his car and still posing a threat to witnesses and others on campus.
    • The prosecution told the judge that Jordan "still poses a threat"
    • Jordan was arrested with a gun in his car
  • Bias (85%)
    The author uses language that dehumanizes the victims of the crime. The use of phrases such as 'still poses a threat' and 'defense is at a disadvantage' are examples of bias.
    • The defense is at a disadvantage at this point
      • >the prosecution told the judge he "still poses a threat" to the public
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Colorado university dorm murder as they are reporting on an ongoing case. The article also mentions several individuals who have been charged with crimes related to this incident.

        73%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Student Arrested in University of Colorado Shooting That Killed Two

        The New York Times Christine Hauser Tuesday, 20 February 2024 06:14
        • Unique Points
          • Nicholas Jordan was arrested on murder charges in connection with a shooting that killed two people.
          • The victims were Samuel Knopp and Celie Rain Montgomery. They were roommates and classmates at the university.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that 'two people were killed' without providing any context or details about the victims. Secondly, the author quotes a spokesperson for the university who states that Mr. Jordan and Mr. Knopp were roommates but does not provide any information on why Ms Montgomery was on campus which is relevant to understanding the motive behind this crime.
          • The article uses sensationalism by stating 'two people were killed' without providing context or details about the victims.
          • The author quotes a spokesperson for the university who states that Mr. Jordan and Mr. Knopp were roommates but does not provide any information on why Ms Montgomery was on campus which is relevant to understanding the motive behind this crime.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Mr. Jordan was arrested on murder charges without providing any evidence or context for why he was charged with these crimes. This is a violation of due process and undermines the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in court.
          • Bias (85%)
            The article contains a statement that implies the shooter and his roommate were close friends. This is an example of emotional bias as it elicits sympathy for the victim while also potentially tarnishing the reputation of the accused.
            • > The campus police found two people dead in the room and called the Colorado Springs Police Department, which dispatched its homicide unit to investigate.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics related to the University of Colorado and its students. The author is reporting on an advisement hearing for Nicholas Jordan, who was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed two people at the university. The bond amount set for Mr. Jordan was $5 million, cash only.
              • The article mentions that the University of Colorado has been under scrutiny following several high-profile shootings on campus in recent years.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of University of Colorado as they are reporting on an arrest made at that institution. The article also mentions two people who were killed in the shooting and one person arrested which could be considered sensitive topics for some individuals.

                79%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                Suspect in Colorado campus killing was roommate of 1 of the victims, police say

                The Associated Press Tuesday, 20 February 2024 17:10
                • Unique Points
                  • Jordan was arrested in connection to the deaths of two people found shot in a dorm room at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs on Friday, May 7th, 2021
                  • The victims were identified as Samuel Knopp and Celie Rain Montgomery
                  • Knopp was a student at UCCS but Montgomery was not enrolled there
                • Accuracy
                  • The suspect was arrested on Monday, May 10th for two counts of first-degree murder according to jail records.
                  • Jordan lived with Knopp at the university about 69 miles south of Denver, CO
                • Deception (30%)
                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources or provide any evidence to support their claims. Secondly, the article implies that Jordan was roommates with both victims when it only states that he lived with one of them at the university. This creates a false sense of intimacy between Jordan and Knopp which could be misleading for readers who do not know all the facts about their relationship. Thirdly, there is no mention in the article about any motive behind the shooting or what led to it.
                  • The author does not disclose their sources or provide any evidence to support their claims.
                • Fallacies (85%)
                  The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that Jordan was arrested on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder. This implies that the police have evidence against him and are treating this as a serious crime, but there is no mention of any specific evidence or testimony from witnesses.
                  • Jordan was arrested on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder.
                • Bias (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                75%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                Police confirm that suspect and victim in UCCS shooting were roommates

                krdo.com Emily Arseneau Tuesday, 20 February 2024 16:11
                • Unique Points
                  • The suspect and one of the victims were current roommates at UCCS.
                  • Jordan faces two counts of first-degree murder.
                • Accuracy
                  • The shooting was an isolated incident.
                • Deception (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Fallacies (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article contains a statement that the suspect and one of the victims were roommates. This is an example of ideological bias as it implies that there may be some sort of connection between their political beliefs or affiliations.
                  • > The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) confirmed that the suspect, Nicholas Jordan of Detroit, Michigan, and one of the victims, Samual Knopp, were current roommates at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS).
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    The article by Emily Arseneau contains multiple conflicts of interest. The author has a personal relationship with the victim and is therefore likely to report on the incident in a biased manner.
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of UCCS shooting as she is reporting on an incident that happened at her alma mater. The article does not disclose this conflict.