Police say that a student from Clark Atlanta University was killed after answering an ad on Craigsli...

1. College Student Was Lured by Craigslist iPhone Ad Before
Being Killed, Police Say
Police say that a student from Clark Atlanta University was killed after answering an ad on Craigslist
for an iPhone 6.
James Jones, Jr., 21, a junior studying chemistry, had
responded to an ad in Craigslist to buy the phone on
Monday night in Marietta, Georgia, about 20 miles
north from his school.
"It was an illegitimate ad he was responding to and he
did not know the sellers," Marietta Police officer
David Baldwin told ABC News, adding that the
posting appeared to be real. "The ad was posted in the
hopes to lure somebody in, but obviously the victim
didn't know that."
Three men were in custody by noon on Tuesday: Jordan Baker, 18; Jonathon Myles, 19; and Kaylnn
Ruthenberg, 21. They were charged with felony murder, armed robbery and aggravated assault and
were booked into the Cobb County adult detention center, according to police. A judge at Cobb
County Magistrate court denied their bond at their first appearance today. They have not yet
entered a plea.
A court clerk told ABC News she was not aware
if the defendants have hired attorneys.
Jones brother called him a bright young man
who wanted to be a doctor.
My mother lost her son. My sister lost her
brother. I lost my brother. So I dont think we
can put that into words. There was a lot of
heartache, Jones brother Samuel Heath said.
Jones was shot and killed while he was sitting in his car, Baldwin said.
"After he was shot, the car went forward, hit another car and a tree," Baldwin said.
Police were originally dispatched to the area with a report of a motor vehicle accident.
"Through the course of the investigation, they discovered that he was going to that area in response
to a Craigslist ad," Baldwin said.
Jones was a native of Daytona Beach, Florida, and maintained a cumulative 3.08 GPA, according to

2. Clark Atlanta University.
"This is a devastating loss for the Clark Atlanta University family," a statement from the university
read. "Mr. Jones was a serious scholar and a kind, engaging spirit whose work and comportment
spoke well of the university's core values and those instilled long ago by those contributing to his
upbringing. In addition to his studies, he was a UPS scholar at Fickett Elementary School and a
science mentor for the HBCU Rising Cares Mentoring program at Brown Middle School. He also was
an amateur athlete."
Marietta Police Department
PHOTO: Marietta police arrested Jordan Baker, 18; Jonathon Myles, 19; and Kaylnn Ruthenberg, 21,
on Feb. 10, 2015. The three were charged with felony murder, armed robbery and aggravated
assault.
Baldwin said police "didnt stop until all three were arrested."
"It was a heck of an undertaking and investigation but it helps to bring closure to the family. We
hope to give them peace to know that everyone involved in this senseless murder will be held
accountable," Baldwin said.
Craigslist did not immediately respond to ABC News request for comment.
A private memorial service will be held on Thursday at noon for the university community and
family.

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