Judge Grants Probation to Eric Rowe After Domestic Assault Conviction, Court Records Show

Court Sentencing in Marshfield, Missouri has drawn public attention after a judge ordered probation for Eric “Jordan” Rowe following convictions for felony domestic assault and child endangerment, according to the information provided.

MARSHFIELD, Mo. — A Missouri judge sentenced Eric “Jordan” Rowe on December 3 after convictions for Domestic Assault in the Third Degree (Felony E) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the Second Degree (Class A misdemeanor). The court imposed a three-year Missouri Department of Corrections sentence on the felony count and 12 months in county jail on the misdemeanor count, but both sentences were fully suspended. Rowe was placed on five years of supervised probation.

The case has generated outrage in the community, with the victim’s family calling for a formal review and arguing the outcome does not reflect the seriousness of the violence described in court. The sentencing followed public discussion of home surveillance footage that reportedly captured an assault inside the couple’s home while a toddler was nearby.

Video central to public reaction

According to the details shared, the surveillance footage shows Rowe attacking his wife, including grabbing her by the head and throat, forcing her to the ground, strangling her, and continuing the assault as she cried out that he was hurting the baby. The video was later released publicly by the victim’s sister, Shelby Leigh, who said she has received threats from members of Rowe’s family after speaking out.

Court records and investigative claims

The information provided also states that Rowe allegedly fled before police arrived, refused to surrender immediately, and later deleted portions of the surveillance footage. It further states that Rowe’s father was charged in connection with the case for allegedly attempting to influence the victim during the investigation.

Victim impact statement details allegations of ongoing abuse

At the sentencing hearing, the victim, Haleigh Rowe, delivered a victim impact statement describing a longer pattern of alleged abuse, including physical violence, coercive control, intimidation, and repeated violations of boundaries and court orders. The statement referenced prior incidents across multiple years, including an alleged fractured nose in 2020, another alleged assault in 2021, repeated lockouts from the home, threats and surveillance, unauthorized tracking, and alleged violations of a no-contact order shortly after Rowe’s release from jail.

She also described ongoing harassment through digital platforms and anonymous communications, and raised concerns about the safety of their child, including allegations that the child was placed at risk during episodes of violence. She said the effects on her wellbeing have included depression, nightmares, hypervigilance, and fear, along with financial strain after Rowe’s arrest and job loss and significant legal expenses. She also said marital funds were used for criminal defense-related costs.

The statement further claimed that some original felony charges against Rowe and his father were reduced without her consent, leaving the case with the two convictions that were ultimately sentenced. She concluded by saying she was seeking safety.

Family calls for review of outcome

The victim’s family has argued that probation and anger management have not worked in the past and that the decision could leave the victim and children at ongoing risk. They are calling on judicial authorities to review the sentencing outcome, seek stronger protections, and reconsider incarceration based on the overall record described in court.

Broader community concerns

The case has also become a focal point for advocates emphasizing domestic violence awareness and the importance of accountability and safety planning. Supporters have urged the public to rely on verified information, avoid harassment, and center the safety and wellbeing of those affected as the situation develops.

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