Senoia Man Arrested for Murder of Newnan Teen Jordan Simon in Tragic Case
On September 26, 2023, Thaddeus Stokes, 23, of Senoia, was arrested and charged with the murder of 14-year-old Jordan "Albert" Simon, who was found shot to death on September 25 along a Meriwether County road. Meriwether Sheriff Chuck Smith stated that while they believe they have apprehended the responsible individual, investigators have not disclosed a motive or details on how Stokes was linked to the crime. Stokes is currently being held without bond in the Meriwether jail, and Jordan's funeral was held the day after Stokes' arrest, highlighting his passion for music and his kind nature.