Genene Jones
The Death Shift
Active for 6 years
(1977-1982) in United States
2
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
60
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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- 21 Timeline Events
- Serial Killers Active During Spree
- Boolean Statistical Questions
- 8 Books Written About Genene Jones
- 9 External References
- Internal References
Genene Jones (Genene Anne Jones) a suspected serial killer responsible for the deaths of up to sixty infants and children in her care as a licensed vocational nurse during the 1970s and 1980s. She would use injections of digoxin, heparin and later succinylcholine to induce medical crises in her patients. Jones was sentenced to 99 years in prison on February 15, 1984. Sentenced to a concurrent term of 60 years in prison on October 24, 1984. She had been scheduled for mandatory release in 2018. To avoid this, Jones was indicted on May 25, 2017 with additional charges to prevent the release. In 2020, Genene Jones was sentenced to life in prison.
Genene Jones Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Genene Jones (aka) The Death Shift, was active for 6 years between 1977-1982, known to have ( 2 confirmed / 60 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States
Genene Jones was born on July 13th 1950 in Texas, US. She was raised by adoptive parents, Dick and Gladys Jones. Jones had at least three adoptive siblings. Her father, biological father, Unknown, Adoptive Father, Dick Jones, a nightclub owner and professional gambler. Dick Jones died from cancer in 1968.. Her mother, biological mother, Unknown, Adoptive Mother, Gladys Jones. Her mother abused alcohol and/or drugs.
Jones a heterosexual female citizen of the United States of America. Jones completed 14 years of school, received a college degree. Jones married multiple times. She had at least two children.
In 1977 (Age 26/27) Genene Jones started her killing spree, during her crimes as a serial killer she was known to murder her victims. At the time of her crimes she was living with herself in Bexar County, Texas, where Jones was known to work as a nurse, serial killer.
She was arrested on November 21st 1982 (Age 32), convicted on February 15th 1984 (Age 33), sentenced to life imprisonment at Murray Unit, Gatesville Correctional Facility, Gatesville, Texas, US. Jones was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during her lifetime.
Profile Completeness: 90%
serial killers by profile completenessGenene Jones has been listed on Killer.Cloud since August of 2018 and was last updated 4 years ago.
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Genene Jones
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2020-03-19 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Genene Jones |
| Nickname: | The Death Shift |
| Victims: | 2 - 60 |
| Years Active: | 1977 - 1982 |
| Ages Active: | 26/27 - 31/32 |
| Active Countries: | United States |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1950 - |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Female |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♋ Cancer Jun 21 - Jul 23 |
| Birth Month: | July |
| Marital Status: | married multiple times |
| Children: | at least two children |
| Living With: | herself in Bexar County, Texas |
| Occupation: | nurse, serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Jul 13, 1950 |
| Family Name: | Jones |
| Birth Location: | Texas, US |
| Birth Order: | N/A |
| Siblings: | at least three adoptive siblings |
| Raised By: | adoptive parents, Dick and Gladys Jones |
| Birth Category: | N/A |
| Mother: | biological mother, Unknown, Adoptive Mother, Gladys Jones |
| Father: | biological father, Unknown, Adoptive Father, Dick Jones, a nightclub owner and professional gambler. Dick Jones died from cancer in 1968. |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | 14 years of school |
| Highest Degree: | college degree |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | Nov 21, 1982 (Age 32) |
| Convicted: | Feb 15, 1984 (Age 33) |
| Sentence: | life imprisonment |
| Prison Location: | Murray Unit, Gatesville Correctional Facility, Gatesville, Texas, US |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | FALSE |
| Previous Jail: | FALSE |
| Previous Prison: | FALSE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | N/A |
| Cause of Death: | N/A |
| Death Location: | N/A |
| Killed In Prison: | N/A |
| Suicide: | N/A |
21 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Genene Jones
The 21 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Genene Jones. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 13 1950 | Genene Jones was born in Texas, US. #19500713 |
| Jul 13 1970 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| 1977 (Age 26/27) | Genene Jones started her serial killing spree. #1977 |
| Jul 13 1980 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| 1982 (Age 31/32) | Genene Jones ended her serial killing spree. #1982 |
| Aug 23 1982 (Age 32) | starts new job #19820823 Location: Kerrville, Texas, US Genene Jones is hired as an office nurse at Dr. Kathleen Holland's Kerrville private practice clinic. |
| Sep 27 1982 (Age 32) | fired from job #19820927 Location: Kerrville, Texas, US Genene Jones is fired from her job at Dr. Kathleen Holland's Kerrville private practice clinic. |
| Nov 21 1982 (Age 32) | Genene Jones arrested. #19821121 |
| Feb 15 1984 (Age 33) | Genene Jones was convictedand sentenced to life imprisonment at Murray Unit, Gatesville Correctional Facility, Gatesville, Texas, US. #19840215 |
| May 14 1984 (Age 33) | sentenced date #19840514 Location: Williamson County, Texas, US Offense: MURDER, WILLIAMSON, Case No. 83-297-K |
| Oct 24 1984 (Age 34) | sentenced date #19841024 Location: Bexar County, Texas, US Offense: INJURY TO A CHILD, BEXAR, Case No. 84CR-0701 |
| Jul 13 1990 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| Jul 13 2000 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
| Jul 13 2010 (Age 60) | 60th Birthday |
| May 25 2017 (Age 66) | indicted on murder charge #20170525 Location: Bexar County, Texas, US A Bexar County grand jury indicted Genene Jones in the 1981 death of 11-month-old Joshua Sawyer. |
| Jun 21 2017 (Age 66) | indicted on murder charge #20170621 Location: Bexar County, Texas, US Jones was indicted and charged with murder in connection with 2-year-old Rosemary Vega's death. |
| Jun 29 2017 (Age 66) | indicted on two murder charges #20170629 Location: Bexar County, Texas, US A Bexar County grand Jury indicted Genene Jones in the deaths of 8-month-old Richard Nelson and 4-month-old Patrick Zavala. |
| Oct 25 2017 (Age 67) | indicted on murder charge #20171025 Location: Bexar County, Texas, US Offense: MURDER-NON FAMILY, BEXAR, Case No. 2017CR11745 |
| Dec 07 2017 (Age 67) | arraignment date #20171207 Location: Bexar County, Texas, US Genene Jones pleaded not guilty to five murder charges during her arraignment in Bexar County court. |
| Jan 16 2020 (Age 69) | sentenced date #20200116 Location: Bexar County, Texas, US Offense: MURDER-NON FAMILY, BEXAR, Case No. 2017CR5730 |
| Jul 13 2020 (Age 70) | 70th Birthday |
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| 37 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| mother drug abuse | TRUE | 195 | ||
| father drug abuse | FALSE | 192 | ||
| xyy | FALSE | 81 | ||
| problems in school | FALSE | 221 | ||
| teased in school | FALSE | 218 | ||
| physically defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| speach defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| head injury | FALSE | 299 | ||
| physically abused | FALSE | 231 | ||
| psychologically abused | FALSE | 224 | ||
| sexually abused | FALSE | 226 | ||
| drug abuse | FALSE | 226 | ||
| alcohol abuse | FALSE | 226 | ||
| psychologist | FALSE | 258 | ||
| forensic hospital | FALSE | 257 | ||
| previous crimes | FALSE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | FALSE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | FALSE | 336 | ||
| previous killed | FALSE | 208 | ||
| kill at killers home | FALSE | 320 | ||
| kill at victims home | FALSE | 323 | ||
| used weapon | FALSE | 453 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| rape | FALSE | 453 | ||
| torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| bound | FALSE | 406 | ||
| strangle | FALSE | 443 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| mutilated | FALSE | 447 | ||
| ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
| drank blood | FALSE | 442 | ||
| posed body | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem body part | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem personal item | FALSE | 354 | ||
| robbed | FALSE | 418 | ||
Books that Mention Genene Jones
Charles Graeber
The Good Nurse
Dr. Vincent Di Maio
Morgue
Peter Vronsky
Female Serial Killers
Kelly Moore
Deadly Medicine
Ronald M. Holmes
Contemporary Perspectives on Serial Murder
Kori Mayer
Killer Nurse
John Askill
Angel of Death
Cara Elizabeth Richa...
The Loss of Innocents
8 Books that mention Serial Killer
Genene Jones
| ISBN10 | Book Title | Author | Killers Mentioned | Killers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1455506125 | The Good Nurse | Charles Graeber | Genene Jones | 2 |
| 1466875062 | Morgue | Dr. Vincent Di Maio | Genene Jones | 1 |
| 0425213900 | Female Serial Killers | Peter Vronsky | 30 Total Including Marybeth Tinning | 30 |
| 0312915799 | Deadly Medicine | Kelly Moore | Genene Jones | 1 |
| 0761914218 | Contemporary Perspectives... | Ronald M. Holmes | 7 Total Including Yevgeny Chuplinsky | 7 |
| 1523288329 | Killer Nurse | Kori Mayer | Genene Jones | 1 |
| 1782432450 | Angel of Death | John Askill | 3 Total Including Kathleen Folbigg | 3 |
| 0842026037 | The Loss of Innocents | Cara Elizabeth Richa... | Genene Jones | 1 |
Genene Anne Jones (born July 13, 1950) is an American serial killer, responsible for the deaths of up to 60 infants and children in her care as a licensed vocational nurse during the 1970s and 1980s. In 1984, Jones was convicted of murder and injury to a child. She had used injections of digoxin, heparin, and later succinylcholine to induce medical crises in her patients, causing numerous deaths.
External References
- Q2506386 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Genene Jones on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Genene Anne JONES on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Genene Jones on www.biography.com, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Kelly Williams, Sarah Waldrop, Genene Jones on maamodt.asp.radford.edu, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Genene Jones on www.alcatrazeast.com, Retrieved on Jan 10, 2019.
- SID: 03193016, TDCJ: 02302131, TDCJ Offender Search on offender.tdcj.texas.gov, Retrieved on Mar 19, 2020.
- Stacey Welsh, TIMELINE: The case against suspected serial killer Genene Jones on www.kens5.com, Retrieved on Mar 19, 2020.
- Genene Jones – The Death Shift on www.svsd.net, Retrieved on Mar 19, 2020.
Internal References
Genene Jones is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
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- #40 of 41[ Page 3 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in July
- #69 of 75[ Page 5 ] of Female Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #134 of 651[ Page 9 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #245 of 651[ Page 17 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #286 of 651[ Page 20 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #316 of 327[ Page 22 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
- #628 of 651[ Page 42 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
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