A Florida man is behind bars after authorities say he killed his wife and likely killed their four children.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, detectives found the remains of 32-year-old Casei Jones near Brantley County, Georgia on Monday morning. On Monday afternoon, detectives located four small bodies believed to be Jones’ children. The bodies were sent to a medical examiner for positive identification.
As CrimeOnline previously reported, Jones disappeared from the Ocala area with her four children who range in ages from 1 to 10. Their family contacted police six weeks after their disappearance and said they were worried about their safety. The missing children have been named as:
- Cameron Bowers, 10
- Preston Bowers, 5
- Mercalli Jones, 3
- Aiyana Jones, 1
Detectives located Jones’ husband in Georgia, identified as Michael Wayne Jones Jr. after he was involved in a traffic accident. Authorities found Casei Jones’ remains inside the vehicle the suspect was driving. Jones Jr. then led detectives to the children’s remains, according to police.
“Based upon the evidence located during the investigation and interviews with Michael Jones by Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives, it is believed that Michael Wayne Jones, Jr. murdered the victims in Marion County, Florida, at their Summerfield home, located at 14680 SE 86th Terrace,” authorities said.
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Jones is behind bars facing second-degree murder charges. Other charges are expected to follow.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information on the case is urged to call the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (352) 732-9111.
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[Feature Photo: Casei Jones and children/Marion County Sheriff’s Office]