TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man accused of killing a Topeka woman in the downtown area in early September has been declared competent to stand trial.
Jordan Jenson, 35, of Topeka, appeared in court on Thursday, Oct. 29 for a competency hearing. A Shawnee County judge ruled that Jenson understands the nature of the charges against him and can assist in his own defense, declaring him competent to stand trial. He is next set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. on Feb. 25, 2027.
Jenson is facing charges of murder in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon. These stem from the death of Angel Coulter, 53, of Topeka last month.
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Police responded to reports of a body being found around 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 2 in the 600 block of Southwest Tyler Street. Officers arriving in the area found a woman, later identified as Coulter, dead at the scene.
Law enforcement arrested Jenson a few days later. Prosecutors filed charges against him on Sept. 10.
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