Forensic psychologist: ‘Level of violence’ alleged in Collins’ charging documents ‘shocking’

The allegations laid out by Anoka County prosecutors in a criminal complaint charging a Columbia Heights man with the murder of his son, 16-year-old Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr. on Wednesday were “on the more extreme end,” according to a Minnesota-based expert in forensic psychology.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS interviewed Dr. Andrea Lovett on Wednesday in an effort to put the allegations against Jordan Dupree Collins Sr., 38, into context as he made his first appearance in court.

Dr. Lovett has spent 22 years as a forensic psychologist, evaluating the minds of those accused of violent crime, including similar cases…

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