Brice Rhodes: Recruited Teens in Violent Triple Murder

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Brice Rhodes, a name now infamous, masterminded a shocking triple murder involving teenagers he recruited. This chilling crime left a community reeling and revealed the dark influence Rhodes had over his young accomplices. Discover the unsettling details behind this violent tragedy.

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Who is Brice Rhodes?

Brice “Rambo” Rhodes, 23, was considered the neighborhood’s “Big Homie”—a slang term for a gang figure highly respected by the local kids. His tall stature and intimidating presence commanded admiration from Anjuan Carter, 15, JaCorey “Corey” Taylor, 17, and brothers Larry Ordway, 14, and Maurice Gordon, 16. Despite knowing him only briefly, the boys viewed Brice as a father figure or mentor.

Brice Rhodes rapper, inspired them by featuring them in his music videos. He provided them with clothes, food, alcohol, marijuana, and a safe space to hang out, slowly gaining their trust. However, they would soon discover that his generosity was merely a facade, a sinister ploy to manipulate them for his own dark purposes.

The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Teens Recruited in Deadly Deception

One day, he proposed a way for the boys to earn money: killing someone who had a “price on his head.” Initially, the teens brushed it off as a joke, but eventually agreed to the task, with Maurice having the responsibility of getting a gun. On May 4, 2016, while driving the truck he’d stolen, Anjuan followed closely behind the car driven by Maurice, which carried the rest of their group. Brice was in the backseat, observing as the others nervously anticipated his next actions. After a while on the road, Anjuan saw the car pull over, so he followed suit.

In the moments that followed, he watched with wide-eyes as Brice pointed a gun out of the rear window, yelling, “Get out the street, Bitch,” before shooting and killing forty-year-old, Christopher Jones—peeling off the moment Christopher’s body hit the ground. Convinced he had successfully killed his “mark,” in actuality he shot the wrong man. Christopher was an innocent father of three taking a walk when he was viciously gunned down.

Brice ordered Maurice to drive a few houses down before leaning out of the backseat window, riddling a house with bullets. Anjuan, deeply disturbed by what he witnessed, followed Maurice as they fled the scene. None of the teens had ever encountered anything remotely similar, and the fact that their “Big Homie” had put them in such a dangerous situation was even more shocking.

Unconcerned, Brice cautioned the boys to remain silent about the murder, but Maurice and Larry were too traumatized to heed his warning. They essentially sealed their fate by confiding in their mother, Marie Wren, who was outraged upon learning the truth. Her furious confrontation with Brice only solidified his resolve that the brothers would die.

In the days that followed, Corey and Anjuan encountered Brice, who warned them to steer clear of Larry and Maurice. He claimed they were untrustworthy and likely to inform the police about the killing. To the boys’ shock, Brice declared, “We gotta kill them!,” a horrifying proposition. Corey and Anjuan dismissed his words, assuming he was simply angry, and continued spending time with Larry and Maurice. However, the brothers, deeply afraid of Brice, promised to avoid him, a decision Anjuan and Corey supported.

A Friend’s Betrayal: Two Brothers Slain

On May 22nd, 2016, Corey, who was homeless, arrived at Larry and Maurice’s house for the night. Finding them absent, he called their phone repeatedly but received no answer. Finally, he reached Brice, who revealed the brothers were at his apartment. Confused and surprised, the teen couldn’t fathom why Larry and Maurice, terrified of Brice, would be there. However, the background noise of a party led Corey to believe Brice’s hostility towards the brothers had lessened. So, he and Anjuan headed to Brice’s apartment, where he found the brothers and three strangers. After some drinking, a heated argument broke out between Corey and Maurice, a common occurrence, prompting Maurice to seize a knife and threaten Corey.

Without hesitation, Brice snatched the knife from his hand, interrogating him about “snitching”. With his plan falling into place, he declared to the group, “We gotta violate him.” They bound Larry and Maurice, forcing Larry into the bathroom. Brice orchestrated a vote among the group, deciding the brothers’ fate—whether they would live or die. Unfortunately for them, only Anjuan voted in their favor to live.

In the living room, an unsettling tableau unfolded: blankets lay scattered across the floor, beneath bound and blindfolded Maurice. He braced himself, believing he would only be punched in his chest a few times. However, a knot of dread formed in Anjuan and Corey’s stomachs as the teens watched, horrified as Brice plunged a knife into Maurice’s chest, repeatedly stabbing him until his young life ebbed away from his body.

After the murder, to ensure their silence, Brice forced his accomplices to stab Maurice’s dead body. “We’re all in this now,” he growled, his voice leaving no room for argument—the unspoken threat hung heavy in the air: refuse and die. Grunting with effort, they wrestled Larry out of the bathroom and dragged him to the living room—positioning him on the blankets.

Just as his brother had been, he was bound, gagged, and blindfolded. Seized by a ferocious will to live, Larry went into a frenzy of wiggling and bucking, determined to break free, but with a callous disregard for life, Brice pinned him down, mercilessly stabbing him to death. With the elimination of the brothers, he issued a grim command: collect them in a plastic bin and put them in the trunk of his blue Mazda.

Corey and Anjuan remained at the apartment to clean up the aftermath while Brice Rhodes and the others left to dispose of the bodies. Working through the night, they used bleach to clean up the blood and packed up soiled clothes, blankets, and cleaning supplies. Hours later, when Brice returned, the three drove to various dumpsters discarding and burning the evidence. Upon spotting blood stains in the backseat, Brice cut out the affected areas and discarded the entire seat near a random garage. Once finished, he dropped the teens off, and they went their separate ways.

Trying to cover their tracks, Corey stashed his bloody shoes at his girlfriend’s cousin’s place. Meanwhile, Anjuan, unaware the phone could be tracked, held onto Maurice’s cellphone. When their mother called to check in, the teen lied, saying the brothers were busy and would call back, but their silence fueled her worry, and in a later interview, Marie revealed:

… knew Rhodes and knew her kids were hanging out with him. She said he was trying to recruit them to do his dirty work and when the boys realized how dangerous of a guy he really was, that’s when she said they were killed.

Not long after the murders, Larry and Maurice’s bodies were found in the tote left behind an abandoned house, covered with fast-food boxes. In a desperate bid to identify the boys, police released a sketch to the public. With their identities confirmed, officers used cell phone records to track the brother’s device—leading U.S. Marshals straight to Anjuan. He was apprehended and brought to the station, where a confession to the murders soon followed.

The Unmasking of a Monster: Brice Rhodes and Teens Arrested

Authorities eventually apprehended Brice, charging him with triple murder. However, locating Corey took three days. Once he learned of his accomplices’ arrest, he had gone into hiding at his girlfriend’s cousin’s place. Ultimately, a relentless manhunt by U.S. Marshals culminated in his capture and subsequent interrogation where he initially denied any involvement. However, he later cracked and confessed to the crimes, opting for a plea bargain. He received a 10-year sentence but agreed to cooperate with authorities, testifying against Brice. Released in 2021, Taylor served less than six years behind bars.

Corey followed suit, eventually taking a plea deal in exchange for his testimony against Brice. Courier Journal reports on his fate:

Carter also pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with evidence, also a Class D felony carrying a one- to five-year penalty. The teen will be sent to a Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice facility until he turns 18, at which time a judge at adult sentencing will either order Carter to serve the remainder of a recommended 10-year sentence or place him on probation for five years. If Carter were to violate the law while on probation, he would then face a recommended 20-year sentence as part of the plea deal.

Brice Rhodes Family

In court, the defense for Brice Rhodes pleaded for leniency in his sentencing, highlighting his difficult upbringing and mental health struggles. Family members, including his stepmother, shared fond memories and presented pictures of happier times. However, Brice was found guilty of three counts of murder for the 2016 killings of Christopher Jones, Maurice Gordon, and Larry Ordway. He was also convicted on charges of tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse in relation to the violent deaths of Gordon and Ordway.

Jury, Brice Rhodes Verdict: Brice Rhodes Sentenced

Leading up to his triple murder trial, Brice’s behavior became increasingly erratic. He cycled through multiple attorneys, refusing to cooperate or resorting to threats. One lawyer, citing a conflict of interest, attempted to withdraw from the case, only to be met with a physical outburst—Brice Rhodes spat on him. This pattern continued throughout the proceedings and his arrogance manifested in outbursts directed at judges and officials, constant interruptions, and blatant defiance of authority.

Further escalating his erratic behavior, in 2017 he was charged with attempting to escape jail through a tunnel. In his ongoing murder trial, he lashed out at the legal system, accusing officers of fabrication, the judge of Klan affiliation, and even suggesting an improper relationship between the judge and prosecutor. This culminated in his removal from the courtroom after his outbursts became so obnoxious that authorities resorted to restraining him in a chair and fitting him with a spit mask.

A decade passed before Brice Rhodes faced trial in March of 2024. Now 33, he presented a stark contrast to his previous outbursts. Composed and stoic, he stroked his beard intently as Corey and Anjuan delivered their testimonies. Their accounts meticulously detailed the events leading up to and following the murders, placing him squarely at the center.

Choked with emotion, Corey recounted the final argument with his best friend, Maurice. He’d expected a reconciliation after the fight, as always, but this time, there would be no “cool” the next day. The judge, visibly affected by the testimony, sentenced the man to life in prison without parole for murder, tampering with evidence, and abuse of a corpse.

A Dark Legacy: The ‘Brice’ of Innocence Lost

The Brice “Rambo” Rhodes case is a cautionary tale of the violence and youth exploitation which are intertwined issues that devastate communities. Gang leaders or toxic adults exploit vulnerable youth by offering a false sense of belonging and power—preying on young people lacking positive influences in their lives. They are lured in with promises of protection, status, or financial gain, but become trapped in a cycle of violence, crime, and abuse—destroying lives and tearing at the fabric of communities. Young people are still developing their judgment and decision-making skills and it’s crucial for adults to act as responsible guides, not exploiters. Teens must learn to recognize and avoid the devastating consequences of manipulation and bad choices.

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Where is Brice Rhodes Today?: Brice Rhodes Released?

The judge stated that it would be a “dishonor” to disregard the jury’s recommendation, officially sentencing Brice Rhodes to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He is serving his sentences for all convictions concurrently at Kentucky State Penitentiary, where he will spend the remainder of his life confined, reflecting on his actions.

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