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Episode 2 The Murder of Samuel Jones

Behind the Line

Behind the Line
Episode 2 The Murder of Samuel Jones
Mar 24, 2023 Season 1 Episode 2
Odessa Crime Stoppers


On a Monday Evening in March of 2020, the Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to the convenience store at 10th and Dixie in reference to a Medical Call. There they found 57-year-old Samuel Jones deceased in the alley. Detectives believe Samuel was killed between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM that night. 

Detectives have exhausted all leads and they are asking the public for their help. If you have information that leads to an arrest, in this case, it could be worth a cash reward. Call Odessa Crime Stoppers at (432)333-TIPS or use our App P3tips, and you will remain anonymous.


Odessa Crime Stoppers, Inc. was formed as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in May 1983, for the specific and primary purpose to obtain information about crimes, wanted persons, and criminal activities; to help develop a community offensive against crime; to motivate members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and to provide for rewards and award such cooperation.