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Alberta O. Jones had a bright future in the law profession in Louisville, Kentucky. She was known as a trailblazer, creating a name for herself and breaking ground for women and African Americans in the legal world. She was the first black woman to pass the Kentucky bar exam and was the first female prosecutor in the state of Kentucky. But just five months after accepting the position, she beaten and thrown in the Ohio River where she died in August 1965. On Criminal Intent, we look into the life and tragic death of this remarkable woman, whose life was taken all too soon. Note: There is also a street named in her honor: Alberta Jones Esq. Blvd in Louisville, dedicated to her name in 2018. If you like what you hear, please give us a positive rating wherever you are listening and spread the word about us to your fellow crime enthusiasts. Please check out our twitter @crimintentpod and our Instagram @criminalintentpod for updates about our show. Sources for information used for this episode:Washington Post - Who Killed Alberta JonesWHAS11 - Inside Investigations: Who Killed Alberta JonesNew York Times - A Quest for JusticeCourtier Journal - Researcher: Reopen Prosecutor's 1965 MurderYouTube - 13 Owens: Law Partner Alberta Jones MurderedLouisville Future - Alberta's Louisville (Talks about the Hometown Heroes Banner)MusicEpidemicsound.com tracks:Serenity Now - Bladverk BandWhen I'm Out With You - Eric WilliamsMy Mind Tonight - VividryGjesvaer - Bladverk BandGrow - Gloria TellsFrom YouTubeWho Will Save My Soul - CO.GACI Theme Song:Suspence - Andrew GriaznovSupport the show (http://ko-fi.com/criminalintentpod)