The courtroom brimmed with grief as Jordan Cle’s mother mourned her son, brutally murdered at 18. Her trembling words revealed a life emptied of laughter and hope. Yet, across the room, his killer, Dante Wright, smirked and mocked her pain, declaring he’d “be home soon,” igniting outrage.
A Judge Who Had Enough
The courtroom reached a breaking point when the judge, visibly disgusted by Dante Wright’s smirks, finally spoke out. “Watching you laugh and shake your head like this was no big deal, I’m tempted to reject this plea deal. If convicted of felony murder, you’d die in prison.” The words froze the room, a chilling reminder that justice is more than statutes—it’s about respect for human life.
The Crime That Shattered a Family
In October 2016, Wright and two accomplices attempted to rob 18-year-old Jordan Cle. Instead of theft, the night ended in tragedy. Wright fired a bullet into Jordan’s head, killing him instantly. Jordan wasn’t just another teen—he was a high-achieving senior at Pioneer High School, a leader on the football field, and a young man with limitless promise.
For his mother, life became an unending nightmare. Birthdays and holidays, once filled with joy, are now heavy with silence. “This year was supposed to be about celebrating Jordan,” she said. “Instead, it’s been a nightmare.”
Wright received 23–50 years in prison, but no sentence can restore what was lost.
