Jason Jones may testify at wife's trial
Court documents indicate that prosecutors filed a motion for deposition on May 28, asking a judge to approve the state's request to have Jason deposed before Carrie Jones' trial begins.
Prosecutors say they believe Jason will testify for multiple reasons. One reason includes a letter dated January 2 of 2025, and authored by Carrie stating her husband is supposed to be a witness at her trial.
Carrie is facing three charges, including one count of 1st-degree murder. A hearing is set for June 12, with a jury trial scheduled for July 28 in Madison County.
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Jason has a status hearing scheduled for July 25. Back in September of 2024, a jury found Jason Jones guilty of 10 charges, including four counts of 1st-degree murder.
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