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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 3 MIN

A former death row inmate is now accused of crimes inside prison

from The KRMG Afternoon News · host KRMG

Julius Jones, the man whose death sentence was commuted, is accused of trying to smuggle contraband into the Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington in August 2024. During a search, investigators say they found a phone believed to belong to Jones and allege he gave specific instructions to a runner, even sending a Google Maps pin for a drop location. Authorities say packages contained cell phones, marijuana, tobacco, and other items.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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