The conviction of 24-year-old Devan Jordon for capital murder in a Galveston County case has had a significant impact on the family of another victim, who is still seeking justice for a separate but related crime. Yesterday, Jordon was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Jeffrey Johnson, slain at his League City home in June 2021. This development, reported by
KHOU
, sends a resonant message to those following the case, especially the family of Joshua Sandoval, another victim of Jordon’s alleged crime spree.
With the revelation of
FOX 26 Houston
, it is evident that Jordon was no stranger to the justice system, as he was out on multiple felony bonds at the time of the killings and had even posted bond twice on separate capital murder charges. Aimee Castillo, Sandoval’s sister, voiced concerns about the court system following the announcement of the jury’s decision, stating, “If the court system was doing the correct job, their job, he wouldn’t have been out.”
Castillo gets support from Parents of Murdered Children and Surviving Family Members, as reported by
KHOU
, which has become like a family since her brother was killed during a robbery. As she pushes for a resolution similar to the Johnson case, she maintains, “If we could have the same outcome, then it’s going to be worth the wait.” The loss of her younger brother, a Milby High School graduate, at 28—before he had the opportunity to fully live—motivates her pursuit of justice.
Following Jordon’s conviction for Johnson’s murder, after a jury deliberation that lasted just two and a half hours, he is now set to be moved back to Harris County to face the other capital murder charge for Sandoval’s death. As of yet, there is no official trial date, but he has been denied bond this time, according to the coverage from
FOX 26 Houston
. When the verdict was delivered, Castillo expressed muted relief in the courtroom; “When I heard it, they told us we couldn’t react. I just mouthed thank you and started crying,” she said.
The upcoming trial in Harris County, though still without a set date, remains a significant development for Castillo and her family. This follows a series of armed robberies in 2021, where a gang targeted victims after they left upscale restaurants, as reported by local authorities. Jordon, implicated in these crimes, was convicted of capital murder, which provided a degree of resolution for Johnson’s family. This case is being closely followed by Sandoval’s family, who are awaiting their own trial and seeking justice.
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