Father Found Guilty in Murder of Teenage Son, Body Disposed in Twin Cities Landfill

Rochester Mason City Austin, MN, October 8, 2026 — A Twin Cities jury has convicted Jordan Collins Sr. of murdering his 16-year-old son. The verdict followed proceedings related to the death of the teenager and the subsequent disposal of his body.

Evidence presented during the trial indicated that the victim, whose name was not provided in the summary, was killed by his father. Following the murder, Collins Sr. reportedly disposed of the body. The location where the remains were ultimately found was described as a Twin Cities landfill.

The specific details surrounding the timeline of the murder, the exact date of the conviction, and the duration of the trial were not provided. Information regarding the legal proceedings, such as the prosecuting attorneys or defense counsel, was also not specified in the available summary.

Authorities have confirmed the discovery of the victim’s remains at a landfill within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Further details about the forensic examination or the condition of the body upon discovery were not included. The motive for the alleged murder and the circumstances leading up to the event remain unspecified in the provided information.

The conviction marks a significant outcome in a case that involved the tragic death of a minor and the clandestine disposal of his remains. The full scope of the legal consequences for Jordan Collins Sr., including sentencing details, has not yet been disclosed.

The summary provided does not include information on potential witnesses, the specifics of the evidence used for conviction, or any statements made by Jordan Collins Sr. or his legal representation regarding the verdict. The names of the judge or the court where the trial took place were also not specified.

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