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Cops Take Another Look at Rolling Stone Jones' Death

Hundreds of pages of new evidence dug up by journalist

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 31, 2009 1:25 PM CDT

(Newser) – It’s been 40 years since Brian Jones’ body was discovered in a swimming pool—but police are reviewing the death of the Rolling Stones' co-founder in the wake of “new evidence” that he was murdered, the Daily Mail reports. An investigative journalist provided police some 600 pages of documents on the musician’s death; they may open a new probe if they find sufficient evidence in the case.

In the past, the police have refused calls for a new investigation. “There is no time limit on the review. But after 40 years of mystery, anyone who values Brian’s reputation will be happy to wait for the outcome,” says the investigative journalist. Officially, the 27-year-old drowned while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, though the latter wasn't found in his system, and the post-mortem report showed he had drunk just 3.5 pints of beer.

British rock singer Mick Jagger performs with The Rolling Stones at the free open-air concert in Hyde Park given in memory of guitarist Brian Jones, July 5, 1969.
British rock singer Mick Jagger performs with The Rolling Stones at the free open-air concert in Hyde Park given in memory of guitarist Brian Jones, July 5, 1969.   (Getty Images)
This is an undated file photo of the late Rolling Stone guitarist  Brian Jones.
This is an undated file photo of the late Rolling Stone guitarist Brian Jones.   (AP Photo/File)
A 1965 file photo shows Brian Jones, left, sitting with Mick Jagger at a press interview in New York City for The Rolling Stones duirng a US tour.
A 1965 file photo shows Brian Jones, left, sitting with Mick Jagger at a press interview in New York City for The Rolling Stones duirng a US tour.   (AP Photo)
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bacimom
Sep 2, 2009 3:43 AM CDT
Way back when Brian was first found many people suspected murder. This is old news but if they can prove it great... Jojo, you are also right. Jimi was murdered and it should be investigated.
Jojo
Aug 31, 2009 8:32 AM CDT
They really should be looking into Jimi Hendrix instead. It's pretty obvious he was murdered. Read the paragraph about his death on wikipedia - people came forward recently and said his manager poured wine down his throat, drowning him, which would explain why his lungs were full of wine.
gabo
Aug 31, 2009 6:45 AM CDT
Hell, they better hurry, the killer could be miles away.

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