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Child's Remains Found; Parents Arrested
9 Jul
Summary
- Child's remains discovered in rural Illinois woodland.
- Father and companion arrested on kidnapping charges.
- Investigation began with mother's missing child report.
The tragic discovery of a young child's remains was made in rural woodland in Stookey Township, Illinois, on Wednesday. This significant find is linked to a parental kidnapping case that began in Missouri. Authorities received a tip that led them to the wooded area, approximately 16 miles southeast of St. Louis.
The child's mother had reported her child missing in April 2024, stating she had not seen them since that month and that the father, Ronnell Marquese Jones, had prevented her from seeing their child. Jones provided conflicting accounts of the child's whereabouts.
Jones, 32, and Kristie Dora, 35, both from St. Louis, have been arrested and charged with parental kidnapping. Jones was arrested on June 30, and Dora was taken into custody on July 2. Both are currently being held without bond as the investigation continues.
The remains have been sent to the St. Clair County Coroner's Office for an autopsy to determine the child's identity and cause of death. The FBI was among the multiple law enforcement agencies involved in the extensive investigation.
