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Cold Case of Burton Jones

On May 28, 1979 Burton Jones and a passenger were traveling west on KY 80 in Perry County, when a shot was fired into his vehicle from a passing red Monte Carlo with a white vinyl top, striking Burton Jones killing him instantly.

It is believed that this murder is related to a coal strike and that Burton Jones was possibly killed by mistake. It is also believed a connection may exist between this case and the Donnie R Gibson Murder in December 1979.

To date the perpetrator(s) have not been identified, and brought to trial.

If anyone has any information about this case please contact Lieutenant Claude E. Little at the Hazard Post (606) 435-6069 or you can email him at claude.little@ky.gov

Investigating Officer Contact Information

KENTUCKY STATE POLICE
POST 13 - HAZARD

OFFICER: Lieutenant Claude E Little

PHONE: (606) 435-6069
claude.little@ky.gov

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