MURDER
CASE #: 1970-5
MURDER CASE #: 1970-5
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Robert Jones

Also Known As:

Bobby

Robert Jones
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Status:

Open

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Offense Location:

Mount Carmel South Carolina

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up to $5,000

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Summary:

Robert 'Bobby' Jones, 49, was murdered in Mount Carmel, McCormick County, South Carolina on August 23, 1970. He was found in his bed with multiple fatal injuries. The McCormick County Sheriff's Department investigated; the case remains unsolved. A $5,000 reward is offered by his family.

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Circumstances of Offense:

Robert Jones, known as Bobby, was murdered in the small community of Mount Carmel in McCormick County, South Carolina. He was killed in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 23, 1970, between approximately 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Jones was found in his bed with a bedspread pulled over him. He had sustained multiple fatal injuries: he was struck across the bridge of the nose with a pipe, shot six times, and had his throat cut. His clothing was found scattered throughout the community. The McCormick County Sheriff's Department investigated the case. The case remains open and unsolved. A $5,000 reward is offered by Jones's family for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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Small town has around 100 people..

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Lead Investigators Des R.W Wells and R.W Wells

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Timeline of Events

Sunday, August 23, 1970

Robert Jones was killed between approximately 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.


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Associated Persons

Jeanette J. (Child) - Living

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