Oklahoma Mother Bludgeoned by Adopted Teen Son Remembered as Devoted Parent
A tragic case in Oklahoma has seen a mother-of-five brutally killed, with her adopted teenage son charged for the murder. Spring Weems, aged 49, was discovered deceased on Wednesday in a trash can outside her residence in Edmond, a town situated approximately 15 miles north of Oklahoma City.
Family Details and Fundraiser Insights
Social media posts and a GoFundMe page have shed light on Spring Weems' life, portraying her as a dedicated and loving parent. The online fundraiser, reportedly initiated by a close family friend, has raised over $2,000 as of Saturday night. It describes Spring as a devoted mother who never missed her children's sporting events and was deeply involved in their lives.
Everything Spring did was rooted in love for her children. She lived for them, protected them fiercely, and made sure they always felt safe, supported, and deeply cherished, the fundraiser stated. She leaves behind five children: three teenage sons, a teenage daughter, and an adult daughter in her twenties, who recently had a baby, making Spring a grandmother for the first time.
Mental Health Struggles and Family Dynamics
Jordan Cole Weems, the 16-year-old adopted son charged with Spring's murder, has been reported to suffer from severe mental illness. The fundraiser indicated that Spring was aware of his struggles and was actively seeking professional help for him prior to the incident. Prosecutors corroborated these suggestions in a court motion filed on Friday, noting that Jordan had previously been committed to psychiatric hospitals for suicidal ideation, including within the last few weeks.
Court records reveal that Jordan lived in the $340,000 Edmond home with his biological brother and sister, all three adopted by Spring and her ex-husband 11 years ago, as well as Spring's biological son. The affidavit details that Spring had recently punished Jordan and another adopted son for sneaking out and running from police, including making them write apology letters and simulating prison conditions.
Discovery of the Crime and Investigation
The investigation began when Spring's biological son, identified as AW in court documents, returned home after staying with friends and could not locate his mother. Jordan claimed she was helping her oldest daughter with the new baby, but by Wednesday, Spring had not returned, with her car still in the driveway and her bedroom door locked.
After Logan County Sheriff's deputies initially left the scene without findings, AW and his father, Levi, spoke to another adopted son who appeared scared. This led to the admission that Jordan had killed Spring and disposed of her body. Jordan was then taken into custody, where he waived his right to an attorney and confessed to the crime.
Confession and Legal Proceedings
According to the affidavit, Jordan admitted to waiting for Spring to leave the kitchen, then striking her in the head with a hammer from the garage. He continued to hit her repeatedly with the hammer and his fists until she stopped moving, before placing her body in a trash can and rolling it to the curb. Prosecutors argue the crime was premeditated, citing planning and efforts to hide evidence.
Jordan now faces charges of first-degree murder, desecration of a human corpse, and unauthorized removal of a dead body. Under Oklahoma law, as a 16-year-old charged with first-degree murder, he is automatically treated as an adult, facing a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole, as the death penalty does not apply due to his age. Prosecutors have filed a motion for him to be detained without bail, with detention reviews scheduled for February and March before a court appearance on April 15.
Community Remembrance and Personal Tributes
Spring Weems is remembered as a devout Christian who frequently shared her children's athletic achievements and family photos on social media. Among her posts was a picture of a key ring with a handwritten note from Jordan for Mother's Day in 2021, when he was 11, expressing love and appreciation. The fundraiser highlighted her generosity, compassion, and unwavering kindness, noting she was deeply loved and respected in the community.
