Man Sentenced for Manslaughter of Stepdaughter
A Buffalo judge handed down a 25-year prison sentence to a man convicted in a fatal 2024 strangulation case.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Crime — General
Peter D. Brown, 39, received a 25-year prison sentence for the manslaughter of his 20-year-old stepdaughter, Kayshawnna M. Jordan. The conviction follows the discovery of the victim in a Buffalo residence in August 2024.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes a legal process that began after the victim was found with fatal injuries, including manual strangulation and blunt force head trauma. It highlights the conclusion of a case that spanned over two years and multiple states.
Brown received a 25-year prison sentence with 5 years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter. The legal process concluded in September 2026, over a year after his arrest on a fugitive warrant in Alabama.
The players
Peter D. Brown
The 39-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his stepdaughter.
Kayshawnna M. Jordan
The 20-year-old victim who was found deceased at a residence in Buffalo.
The details
Police discovered the victim deceased on the 400 block of East Ferry Street after she died from manual strangulation and blunt impact injuries. Following the incident, authorities located and apprehended Brown in Alabama in October 2025.
Timeline
Kayshawnna M. Jordan died in August 2024.
Peter D. Brown was arrested in Alabama in October 2025.
Brown entered a guilty plea in July 2026.
The court handed down the prison sentence in September 2026.
Legal Context
This sentencing adheres to the statutory framework governing first-degree manslaughter cases in New York. It follows the standard judicial procedure for processing violent felonies that reach a guilty plea, reflecting how the local court system handles homicide-related convictions.
The sentencing brings closure to a violent incident that occurred within the local community on East Ferry Street. Residents may note the conclusion of the case as the judicial process reaches its final stage.
The takeaway
This case underscores the severe legal consequences for domestic violence resulting in death. It highlights the importance of multi-state cooperation in tracking fugitives when suspects flee the jurisdiction where a crime occurred.
Further reading
For more information on criminal proceedings in the area, visit the Crime — General section.
