Mary Virginia Jones

former prisoner

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Served a 32-year prison sentence for her part in a murder committed by an abusive boyfriend; she was released on March 24, 2014

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32 years ago, Mary Virginia Jones went to prison for murder. She was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for her involvement in the killing of a drug dealer.

Free After 32 Years

32 years ago, Mary Virginia Jones went to prison for murder. She was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for her involvement in the killing of a drug dealer.

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