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State of Missouri v. Ralph Jones, Jr.
Date: 05-31-2026
Case Number: 26ND-CR00190
Judge: Robert L. Rice
Court: 4th Judicial Circuit, Nodaway County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Nodaway County, Missouri, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Maryville, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first-degree kidnapping and child kidnapping.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Ralph Jones, Jr., age 47, Jones, who is not a biological parent or relative to two child, failed to follow a court order to turn the children over to the Nodaway County Children’s Division.
A FLOCK surveillance camera read the license tag on Jones' car near Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and he was taken into custody.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Ralph Jones, Jr., age 47, Jones, who is not a biological parent or relative to two child, failed to follow a court order to turn the children over to the Nodaway County Children’s Division.
A FLOCK surveillance camera read the license tag on Jones' car near Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and he was taken into custody.
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Ralph Jones, Jr.?
The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard State of Missouri v. Ralph Jones, Jr.?
This case was heard in 4th Judicial Circuit, Nodaway County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Robert L. Rice.
Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Ralph Jones, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Nodaway County, Missouri, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Maryville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Missouri v. Ralph Jones, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on May 31, 2026.