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Who is Julius Jones and what happened to him?

Nov 18, 2021 · Jones, who is Black, was sentenced to death after being convicted of Howell's murder during a carjacking. But Jones insists he's innocent, and he, his attorneys and advocates have a raised a ...

Who is Jeffrey Jones and what happened to him?

Nov 18, 2021 · Attorney Kelli Masters is one of the last people who spoke with Julius Jones last night. Masters told KOCO 5 that Jones is preparing to die. As of 9 p.m. Wednesday night, Jones lost his phone ...

What happened to Tyquan Jones?

Nov 16, 2021 · Julius Jones is scheduled to be executed on Thursday. His family and supporters have been adamant that his initial defense was inadequate. Jones is currently on death row for the 1999 murder of ...

What ever happened to Richard Jones?

Nov 25, 2020 · In 2002, Julius Jones, a Black man, was 19 years old when he was wrongfully accused of the murder of a white man, Paul Howell, who …

THE CASE

The first season of the The Last Defense focuses on the cases of Darlie Routier and Julius Jones. The seven-episode season is split into four-part (Darlie) and three-part (Julius) segments. The most recent treatment revolved around Jones, who was charged in 1999 with first-degree murder.

AFTER THE VERDICT

Christopher Jordan took a plea deal to testify against Jones. He was not only spared the death penalty, but he is also no longer in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Jones still sits in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary awaiting death.

THE PRODUCTION PROCESS

The Last Defense does an admirable job of intertwining a 20-year old murder case with the present day. I’ve critiqued other programs in this genre for their failure to simultaneously educate and entertain. It’s a hard balance to strike, but the series succeeds. That’s perhaps my favorite aspect of the documentary as a whole.

IS THE FINAL PRODUCT A FAIR DEPICTION?

I watched the series with my wife. She doesn’t know Robin, and she mentioned one portion in particular that left her confused. There is a segment in the second episode related to Jones where Robin discusses the notoriously well-known former Oklahoma County District Attorney “Cowboy” Bob Macy.

Who is Julius Jones?

In 2002, Julius Jones, a Black man, was 19 years old when he was wrongfully accused of the murder of a white man, Paul Howell, who was shot in the driveway of his parent's home.

Kim Kardashian has decided to get involved in Julius Jones's case

After Jones filed a clemency petition with the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, Kardashian urged clemency for him in 2019.

Who is Julius Jonses's mother, Madeline Davis Jones?

Julius Jones' mother, Madeline Davis Jones, maintains his innocence, citing an alibi and racial discrimination.

Actress Viola Davis produced a documentary about Julius Jones

The Last Defense, produced by Viola Davis, is an American documentary series that reveals the disastrous flaws in the American justice system.

The Case

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After The Verdict

The Production Process

Is The Final Product A Fair depiction?