Matter of Steven William T.

WORKMAN, Chief Justice:

Steven William T., 1 (hereinafter “Appellant” or “Steven”) a juvenile, appeals the decision of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County transferring Steven to adult jurisdiction after Steven was charged with first degree murder. On appeal, he contends that the lower court erred in transferring him to adult status. We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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FACTUAL BACKGROUND

On June 19, 1995, 2 Ms. Judy Jenkins was murdered in her own home by two gunshot wounds to the head. Initial investigation centered upon Mr. Johnson Lykens, a married…