The state of Kansas will pursue the death penalty against a Leavenworth man charged with the death of his two sons.
43-year-old Donald Ray Jackson Jr., is charged with one count of capital murder after his 14 year old son Logan and 12-year-old son Austin were found dead October 24th, 2020. He then fled the state with his two young daughters Aven and Nora, which started an Amber Alert.
Jackson was taken into custody in Beckham County, Oklahoma, several hours later after being spotted by a truck driver.
Jackson plead not guilty, according to the Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office. Jury time for the defense will not be available until 2025 at the earliest. His next court appearance was set for October 30th.
