Monday, August 31, 2009

Brian Jones’ Death a Murder?


After 40 years, guitarist Brian Jones‘ death will be re-examined pending newly uncovered information.

Jones, a founding member of The Rolling Stones (and, to a far-lesser extent, a founding member of the 27 Club), was found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool at Cotchford Farm in East Sussex, England on July 3rd, 1969. Though murder was heavily suspected at the time, Sussex police originally recorded a verdict of “death by misadventure,” barring any concrete evidence. After over four decades and constant speculation, the same police have just been given fresh information that may point to foul play in Jones’ death.

Though police intend to review these documents carefully, a full-on investigation has yet to be launched. “These papers will be examined by Sussex Police, but it is too early to comment at this time as to what the outcome will be,” said a spokesman for the Sussex police.

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