Alton Fontay Jones was 46 when he died in Liberty County on January 16, 2024. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, he was remembered by family as a gentle giant, a loving son, a protective brother, and a devoted father to a son and daughter, noted for his friendly, outgoing nature and optimistic smile. The death occurred in Hinesville, Georgia, and law enforcement took a person of interest into custody; authorities have not released further details about the circumstances or the ongoing investigation.

The search for information about Alton Jones also highlighted an earlier Hinesville homicide: 28-year-old David Anthony Jones Jr. was shot at his Tapco Mobile Home Park residence on June 16, 2009, and died after being found with three gunshot wounds to his stomach. That case led to multiple arrests and pleas, including a life sentence for Rodriguez Platt and prison terms for Steven Bond and Jedediah Duncan.

If anyone knew Alton Jones or has information about his death, please come forward to assist the investigation.