Episode 262
- Apr 22, 2024
- 1:13:33
- Full Episode
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Naomi Jones was an exceptional 12-year-old girl. She was caring, smart, ambitious, responsible, and mature for her age. On May 31st, 2017, Naomi went missing from her Pensacola apartment. In response, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office launched a massive search effort, but for nearly a week, nobody could find the young girl. Finally, on the 5th day of the search, a local fisherman found something that he would likely never forget, and the tragic fate of Naomi Jones was finally revealed. <br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Naomi Jones, 12, was abducted and murdered in 2017; Robert Howard, a sex offender, was convicted of her murder.
Key points
- Search Efforts Intensify. After three days of searching with no leads, the community rallies to find Naomi.
- Naomi Jones Goes Missing. In June 2017, 12-year-old Naomi Jones vanished from her home in Pensacola, Florida, prompting a massive search effort.
- Naomi's Disappearance. 12-year-old Naomi Jones goes missing, sparking a frantic search.
- Jermaine's Alibi. Jermaine's ambiguous alibi raises suspicions during police questioning.
- Tragic Discovery. Naomi's body is found after five days, leading to a community outpouring of grief.
- Robert Howard's Confession. Robert Howard confesses to killing Naomi Jones, revealing shocking truths.
Episode highlights
- Search Efforts IntensifyAfter three days of searching with no leads, the community rallies to find Naomi.“We've conducted 300 interviews, 30 search warrants.”19:24Apr 22, 2024
- Naomi Jones Goes MissingIn June 2017, 12-year-old Naomi Jones vanished from her home in Pensacola, Florida, prompting a massive search effort.“A little girl missing. Somebody around here know what the fuck going on.”23:55Apr 22, 2024
- Naomi's Disappearance12-year-old Naomi Jones goes missing, sparking a frantic search.“I don't even know how that number ended up in her phone, period.”26:13Apr 22, 2024
- Jermaine's AlibiJermaine's ambiguous alibi raises suspicions during police questioning.“And as far as alibis go, Jermaine's was about as ambiguous as you could get.”28:13Apr 22, 2024
- Tragic DiscoveryNaomi's body is found after five days, leading to a community outpouring of grief.“Naomi was found partially submerged.”31:29Apr 22, 2024
- Robert Howard's ConfessionRobert Howard confesses to killing Naomi Jones, revealing shocking truths.“Robert eventually admitted that he had done something horrible and unforgivable.”46:59Apr 22, 2024
- Robert's Criminal PastInvestigators uncover Robert's history as a registered sex offender, complicating the case.“Once a sex offender, always a sex offender.”50:31Apr 22, 2024
- Robert's ConfessionAfter hours of interrogation, Robert finally admits to a key detail about Naomi's death.“Did they find the candy in her mouth?”1:00:42Apr 22, 2024
Tension
85/ 100High tension
