Joshua Jones
Joshua Jones, 23, was held at Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility in Clinton Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He was found badly injured in a dorm and was flown to Morristown Medical Center, where he died on August 16, 2012, two days after an assault on August 14. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor, Anthony P. Kearns III, said the death was ruled a homicide and that investigators are looking into the circumstances. Prosecutor Kearns said Jones was a young man and offered condolences to his family.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office says the death was ruled a homicide from severe trauma from an assault and is under criminal investigation.
Reported by: Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III (outside investigators).