Syd Jones

Serial Killer

Syd Jones: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and Background

Syd Jones, whose exact date of birth remains unknown, was presumed to be a native of Alabama. At some point in his life, he served with the 10th Cavalry Regiment. His criminal activities spanned multiple states over several years, culminating in his execution on June 25, 1915, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Confession and Victim List

On the day of his execution, Jones left a note in his cell confessing to 13 murders across various states. The victims he named are as follows:

• 1907: Unnamed convict at Banner Mines, Alabama
• 1911: Unnamed convict at Banner Mines, Alabama
• May 22, 1911: Cleave Waters, convict at Banner Mines, Alabama
• Thomas Thompson - Crawford, Nebraska
• Charles Bennett - Crawford, Nebraska
• W. S. Moseley, deputy sheriff at Crawford, Nebraska
• Shay White - Monterey, California
• Thomas Shay - Monterey, California
• Sam Lee, Chinese man at Monterey, California
• Unidentified brakeman for Mobile & Ohio Railroad at Bardwell, Kentucky
• Bessie Humphrey - Huntsville, Alabama
• Pattie Quiergo, Mexican woman at Fort Wingate, New Mexico
• John Little John, Native American at Sheridan, Wyoming

Jones also confessed to a failed murder attempt against a man named Richard Moore on September 12, 1912, expressing regret that this failure prevented him from having an even number of victims.

Details of Notable Crimes

While many of Jones's claimed murders lack detailed records, some incidents have been documented:

• 1907 & 1911: Jones confessed to killing two unnamed convicts at the Banner Mines in Alabama. Specific details about these murders are scarce.
• May 22, 1911: He murdered fellow convict Cleave Waters at the Banner Mines, leading to his death sentence.
• Early 1900s: Jones allegedly killed Deputy Sheriff W. S. Moseley in Crawford, Nebraska. However, records indicate that the official's name was Art Moss, who was killed during a riot involving the 10th Cavalry. It's suggested that Jones was among the troopers involved in this incident.
• Undated: In Monterey, California, Jones claimed responsibility for the deaths of Shay White, Thomas Shay, and Sam Lee. Specific details about these murders are limited.
• Undated: He confessed to killing an unidentified brakeman for the Mobile & Ohio Railroad at Bardwell, Kentucky.

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Confirmed Victims: (13)

Unnamed convict at Banner mines, Alabama , Date of Death: 1907

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Survivors:

Richard Moore , Date of Attack: September 12, 1912

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