207 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

C. H. Jones

Death by Force
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Policeman C. H. Jones of the Pocahontas Police Department in Virginia was tragically shot and killed on June 16, 1891, while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing the peace. The incident occurred when Jones confronted the suspect, who then opened fire, fatally wounding the officer. Following the shooting, the suspect fled to a nearby mine, where he remained holed up for three days before being apprehended.

The suspect was subsequently charged with the murder of Policeman Jones. The le ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (2)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Policeman C. H. Jones
  • Reflections for Policeman C. H. Jones, Pocahontas Police ...
    • Victim Details

    Man C. H. Jones

    Male

    Pocahontas

    VA

    1891-06-16

    C. H.

    Jones

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (1)
    I’ve been digging into the timeline of events in the murder of Policeman C.H. Jones, and something... ...Read More
    05/09/2024
    Other Cases from Pocahontas, Virginia

    Luther R. Reedy

    Death: Feb 22, 1922
    Luther R. Reedy, a 42-year-old night policeman in Pocahontas, Virginia, tragically lost his life on n ...Read More