Bobby Ray Jones had just moved back to Walton County, Florida, in the late summer of 1971. It was a rebirth-of-sorts for this 33-year-old man. After getting caught up in a love affair and running off to Alabama, he had only recently returned to the sunshine state to try and reconcile with his wife. And seemingly, he was on track to do just that. He had already found a new job and a place to stay. Things were starting to turn around. So much so, that on September 29th, he even told his “mama” she had no reason to worry about him… and that he didn’t have “an enemy in the world.” But the very next morning, Bobby Ray was murdered…
Courtesy of Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers
Episode Info
If you have any information about the death of Bobby Ray Jones in Darlington, FL, in 1971, please call the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at 850-892-8111, or remain anonymous by calling the Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS (8477).
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Bobby Ray Jones. Courtesy: Walton County Sheriff’s Office
Original crime scene photo. Courtesy: Walton County Sheriff’s Office
Original crime scene photo. Courtesy: Walton County Sheriff’s Office
Original crime scene photo. Courtesy: Walton County Sheriff’s Office
This church used to be the location of where Bobby Ray Jones was working (and living) in 1971, called the Long Branch. Photo taken by audiochuck staff.
Episode Source Material
- Original reporting by Madison Cavalchire