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William Lee Jones

Died May 13, 1969

William Lee Jones served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Blunt force
What Happened

Investigator William Jones was beaten to death by two suspects he was interviewing in Bardstown, Kentucky, while investigating the theft of several cases of beer and whiskey from a local event.

The subject who murdered him was convicted and later died in prison.

Investigator Jones was U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for five years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Investigator
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 40-W · Line 27 cut as WILLIAM LEE JONES
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Investigator Jones gave the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 5 years.

Thank you for your service to the Frankfort community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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