Jones Faces Murder Charge in Figueroa Corridor | California News

A man already serving 28 years for sex trafficking and kidnapping is now facing murder charges after allegedly gunning down a victim in 2021 along the Figueroa Corridor — a hotspot tied to other recent crimes. Jihad Qahirnasi Jones, who exploited a woman since she was 18 and trafficked her across state lines, is also accused of shooting the victim while his two-year-old son sat in the car. With prior robbery and gang convictions, plus potential gun enhancements, Jones and co-defendant Jacqueline Garcia could face life without parole or even death if convicted. Meanwhile, another suspect, Jesus Alberto Jimenez Martinez, is set to stand trial for attempting to buy sex from a 14-year-old girl. Authorities are expanding their probe into Jones’s possible links to more crimes in the area, with a key preliminary hearing scheduled for September 14. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f23c51e18c37ac28