Criminal Record
Before his arrest in 2014, Jones had a first-degree assault and second-degree abduction record. Indeed, he ‘d been behind bars for five years. Also, throughout the investigation into Birgfeld ‘s disappearance, he made contradictory statements by the police –certainly increasing their suspicions further.
Stood In Trial
Jones’ case stepped up in September 2016, but a unanimous verdict was not reached in the jury. The lawsuit ends in a mistrial. Jones ‘ second trial was due three months later, in December 2016.