Megan Sharpton Murder Suspect Declares Himself Just That: Family And Alleged Accomplice Terrified Of Donnie Jones
The prime suspect in the brutal rape, mutilation and murder of nursing student “Megan” Sharpton is outing himself.
In a police report filed Friday evening September 7, 2012 with the Tullahoma Police Department, a man named Donnie Frank Jones identified HIMSELF as the suspect in the murder of Megan Sharpton. Jones acted out in an intimidating and threatening manner against a female associate to the Sharpton family as well as the local police.
The woman’s identity is being withheld by BOC.
Jones told police he wanted the woman arrested for theft.
Jones, who allegedly extinguished a cigarette butt collected by the woman shortly thereafter, told police he was fearful the butt might be used as evidence to frame him in Megan Sharpton’s murder.
It was clear at that point in the exchange that Donnie Jones approached this woman to send a message to the Sharpton family. He knows that they ‘know’ if you will.
A subsequent incident occurred at a member of the Sharpton family’s home on September 11th when a real estate sign posted in the front yard was peppered with bullets. A police report has been filed with Coffee County who then requested Megan’s family NOT file a protection from abuse order. Family members were told it is “just a piece of paper.”
Donnie Frank Jones, a convicted felon, has been told he is a suspect in the sexual assault and aggravated murder of Meg Sharpton. Megan or “Meg” as she preferred, was a nursing student who had been commuting daily with another student until she graduated last year.
As reported exclusively on Blink On Crime , Jones was identified as a suspect in Sharpton’s murder due to a match of his DNA in CODIS. CODIS is the combined DNA Index system that maintains criminal database DNA submissions and the software that supports it.
Jones had previously submitted a DNA sample related to an aggravated assault and burglary conviction. This resulted in parole violation in 2011.
Meg Sharpton was found partially nude and burning from the waist down. She had been beaten, raped, and set aflame hours later at the base of Awalt Road bridge. Additional details about Meg Sharpton’s autopsy report continue to be withheld for investigative reasons.
Detectives believe Megan was deceased when she was dumped at the pull-off before the bridge in the Tim’s Ford Lakes area on July 4th weekend. A passing motorist, who called from a nearby church, saw what they initially believed to have been a grass fire. Upon further inspection according to the witness, the responder believed he saw the body of a deceased person, probably a female.
Although police have stated the 911 caller did so anonymously, it has since been learned the call came from inside the Church. ( Editors Note: Since the publication of this article, a tip was received by BOC that the call came from the parking lot of the church.) BOC was able to confirm the time of the call at 1:18AM, and that tire tracks which remained at the scene following Megan’s discovery were molded by the TBI evidence processing unit.
The 911 call is the subject of a recent FOIA request by this editor.
On the night of the murder, Megan thought she was going on a job interview. Following a helpful tip from colleague – Naomi Jones LPN, Megan was offered an opportunity to interview for a position caring for an elderly woman.
She was to show up for this brief interview and then work her shift until about midnight. According to both family and her boyfriend due to the short notice of the interview, she was told she would receive a cash payment that very evening.
Naomi Jones is Meg Sharpton’s prior college commuter pal and the wife of Donnie Jones.
Naomi was also previously assigned as Donnie Jones’ correctional guard.
Megan’s mother Kelly Sharpton recalls that during their last phone conversation Meg shared that despite not knowing whose mother she would be caring for and having to interview in the evening- she was not overly concerned based on her friendship with Ms. Jones.
ACCESSORY AS A BAD THING
Blink On Crime has learned there is at least one other person making public statements about this case. This man is pointing fingers directly at Jones- and far away from himself.
Timothy Daniel Gifford is the resident of the trailer searched in conjunction with Meg’s case on August 14, 2012.
He is believed to be a suspect as an accessory according to a source inside the investigation speaking to BOC on the condition of anonymity. The source went on to say that Gifford has told investigators Jones confessed the crime to him and has provided details in the investigation.
Gifford was arrested and booked into Bedford County Prison yesterday, but was bonded out shortly thereafter for an unspecified parole violation.
Kelly Sharpton, mother of Megan Sharpton has been appearing almost daily in the media pleading for the District Attorney J. Michael Taylor to proceed with an indictment of these men, or allow Franklin County to arrest them without one in the interest of public safety. General Taylor is believed to have the authority to override any arrest warrant not issued by his office.
Ms. Sharpton was unable to provide any details to BOC about the suspects in this case outside of what she has already said publicly during interviews. Detectives have asked her not to reveal any specifics about the case and she is honoring that request.
Check Back to www.blinkoncrime.com for this developing story.
Contributing Editor: Jacqueline Beaufort
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Just heard he turned himself in to police and admitted the murder….. Is this true
Will be updating this case later today.
B
Asking readers to please read all the posts for updates and for announcement of more updates.
Thanks for your patience and advocacy
B
Megan’s mom has posted on facebook, ‘No Arrest’ and to Stop the Gossip. I am so hoping this is all true and this monster has been arrested. All my love and prayers to Megan’s family.
We can only get through this afternoon to see where we are. I wish I could put Kelly in my pocket for the day.
B
Yal r funny. No im not DJ. And i guess i probly didnt word myself very good but the whole woman comment didnt mean anything bout anyone being equal. I guessed her 2 b a woman by the way she kept throwing up things that dont amout 2 a hill ah beans in the middle of an argument. Men say what u want but u no what im talkn bout and 4 the rest of u take it how u want. Yal took that and made me out 2 b a woman beater.lol Ive never hit any women n like 2 thing i will never. So again yal are funny
Oye vey. You wish to stay out of public relations as a career choice
B
Haha i work 4 public every day for over 20n years
I said public relations. I realize your current occupation as the Region’s Spelling Bee monitor takes up most your time.
B
1. kimberly says:
September 20, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Asking readers to please read all the posts for updates and for announcement of more updates.
Thanks for your patience and advocacy
B
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OH MY! I had a feeling, UGH!
I am in constant contact with her, as well as others intimately connected to this case.
That’s about all I am prepared to say at the moment.
B
Lol u seem upset bout something. I hope u still feel so strong bout ur intell cuz ill b here 2 rub n ur face when time proves u 2 b wrong and full shit.
I am very upset at what happened to Megan. I am very upset at what her family is being put through.
I am very, very solid about my information in this case file. Are you so sure your friend is telling you the truth? Have you asked him where he was just before Megan was found?
B
@ Rachel. You don’t have too say anything, you can think what you want! Simply because I am close too him DOES NOT mean that I am involved, IF it turns out he was… And I’m no punk, if they get G (which people call him G for gifford, not cause he made the name up mind you) and he is proven to be involved I damn sure will be on here too correct my wrong!! But on the other hand you don’t no me or no anything about this, and for that matter your more then likley not even from T-town… Don’t put your finger were it shouldn’t be, if you do not no!
Momma I asked you some questions about your “hit theory” you asked me about, would you kindly respond to them? If you missed them I will gladly repost.
B
Just an aside here…
Most folks that ‘talk’ the way “BigD” is, don’t type that way.
I’m almost as southern drawl as you can get and I don’t type the way “BigD” is.
agreed.
B
Lol…”Spelling Bee monitor”
Big D is also a part time clown !
No problem, B. Just a neighbor trying to block for my neighbor a little.
And I heart u for that.
If we all did that for each other more often, the world would be a better place.
B
Careful momma or u will b an accomplice 2. If ur not on this site slashn someone or typing like they do your the enemy. Bunch of lazy gossipers
Big D- have you something to contribute constructively? This is not topix. I have been patient and allowed you to discuss your perspective with much more latitude than usual.
This sir, is my hill of beans, and that makes me the Big B. If you do not have anything respectful or constructive to offer perhaps it is time to bid adieu.
B
@Momma
No, I’m not from T-town…or even T-state.
That doesn’t preclude me from following this story OR from forming an opinion of people based upon their (and their~ahem~”supporters”)words, images, and actions.
We are known by our words.
The *court system* may be bound firmly by the presumption “innocent until proven guilty”…but that doesn’t mean members of the PUBLIC are *required* to put on blinders, ignore the facts, and refrain from forming an opinion for themselves, while the court system twiddles their proverbial thumbs waiting to charge and try the perpetrators.
To Momma:
You appear to be a very nice person and we appreciate your comments.
You are diligently defending TG so you must care.
I appreciate your previous response on how TG knows DJ. But you have not told us anything else.
The shortest and most simple way to clear this up is, You tell us where he was and what he was doing that night/morning. What information do you have that disassociates him to this crime?
I’m sure this is agony for her family. My thoughts go out to them today and always.
We need to start being human to each other. I just don’t have words for some of the people posting here right now.
I am going to need a link to confirm that please. I just reviewed there based on your comment and did not see anything.
B
Any new updates? Several other sites say he was arrested? Megan’s mother is still saying he hasn’t been yet. What’s the latests?
To my knowledge, he is not in custody as of this post.
B
Hey Big D – if we are just a bunch of lazy gossipers, what does that say for you?
Why are you so angry?
Right now, I have no idea how to respond to that exactly.
B
I’m guessing there wasn’t an arrest today after all. I’m pissed. Lots of love and prayers going to Megan’s family. Also lots of prayers to keep the women safe in that area.
Yep.
B
Blink- I would love too tell you what I no, but I will not on this public page do so! You have my e-mail and if you want too use it I will be MORE then willing too talk to you! I’m not sure how your page works, I never get any reply from you! So please e-mail me so we can talk that way!!
As for everyone else, I’m sorry if my “words” do come across wrong, I don’t mean for them too beim just simply going threw this as everyone else!! I never ment too drag anyone threw the dirt and I’m not on here to argue or even fight back and forth with anyone! Iv had nothing but respect with every post I have put on blink! And I will continue too do so!!
Now as far as telling you about G (TG) I will… To be very honest… I do not no were he was at the night of this, I do not no were he was found as someone said, and for that I don’t have anything to back up! But I can back up what G has told me! What his laywer has said, and what in my heart I feel to be true! And I also said that IF (and if it a VERY strong word at this point) but IF I am wrong and if G did have something too do with this… I will be the first one too say sorry! Truthfully.. I will. And if he didn’t have a part of this I will NOT be the one too rub it in anyones face, because a lot of people are going off things they hear and so on! I’m not going to start a prob or have such ignorance to fight about something that is so small compared too this young ladys delth. Not I. I didn’t mean too upset anyone! I also hope that everyone can see my view on this!
I do not no were he was at, I never said I did.. But I no that his lawyer is telling him to stay out of the light so he feels like that’s what he should do, his lawyer is telling him not to talk, his lawyer is saying don’t say anything unless he is with him, his lawyer is telling him stay out of the media, no news, no reporters, no news paper, no nothing! So in G’s eyes he is doing the right thing. He don’t no any better, HIS LAWYER is telling him what he can and can not do, But he’s tired… Tired of the talk and everything else and he DOES want too go to the news and public and he plans on doing it very very soon! Rather his lawyer backs him or not he’s going too!
I emailed you.
B
Blink,
Please oh Please don’t tell us that he turned himself in and the DA still said NO to an arrest?
I would like to say to “Betty Ann” that at the end of the day, no matter how much Donnie Jones’ actions have hurt his family, his mother still has her son. Kelly will never get her daughter back. Her family will never see her again. At least she can visit her animal of a son through a window, when he is behind bars where he deserves to be! Along with anyone who helped him in ANY way!
Blink. at 4:45pm Pacific time, still no other news of the arrest nor of the second, “imminent” arrest.
I’m expecting a third arrest as well.
Last night I lasted as long as possible to see if they’d arrest during the night. 3 am and it was lights out for Word Girl.
Thank you to all the County Sheriff’s Departments and local Police for being so vigilant for nearly three months!
Thank you Blink and Readers for all your support of Meg Sharpton and her family!
Mr. Jones has apparently decided on an alternative path, contrary for the plan of today.
Right now nobody knows what that will yield in the immediate future.
I am obviously way limited in my commentary, I expect developments to continue.
B
Who is tweeting about the arrests?
I am reading that DJ has been on House Arrest for 2.5 years. Correct?
Incorrect.
B
Since we’re all waiting and hoping for a close to this and a number of us wish we could just shelter Megan’s mom, Kelly, from all the hurts, all the bullshit, all the corruption. I see her in interviews and want nothing but good from now on for her.
No one can defend anything anyone that had a shred of a hand in Megan’s death.
All the truth will come out someday. I am going to help somehow make sure of it.
Keep praying, looking, talking, get involved and make sure its not forgotten what’s important. Megan is important.
Her family is important.
This needs national attention again and again.
Blink is helping, and this won’t get swept under the huge rug that has covered this community for years.
Do y’all notice how some cases get national attention and some don’t? Be LOUD.
Thanks,blink I didn’t think so with reports of taking his twins to school.
Glad you’ve got the new story locked and loaded.
I only peeked a little bit behind the curtain. Keep wrapping!
Heart u.
How does it go sideways so fast (((((sigh))))) patience has never been my strong suit!
OMG do not make me quote as good as it gets.
B
And i would like to add this.. When the truth comes out and Timmy G Is found to have nothing to do with this… How many of you will be willing to say your sorry to that man.. or how many of you will help him find another job.. you people have no problem throwing the first stone.. And you people sure are fast to attack when a piece of meat is thrown out.. What a bunch of wild wolfs you people are… WOW and this is the people im surrounded by.. You people act like if you all had a rope you might hunt a man down and hang them.. thats pretty bad…Well i guess i will get off for now.. But we can all tell more lies about people sunday when we all meet at church…. Looking foward to seeing you there reporter.. Im sure you need to ask for alot of forgiveness…
I am certain I have forgiveness needs, but in no way are they related to this case.
Can you say the same?
B
KNOW is a lot different then no…
no
B
Can we please stay on topic, and stop being the grammer and spelling police please. Ok, so quite a few of these people posting have a lot of errors but I don’t come to this site to read about immature jabs at one another about them. I want to read comments that are relavent to this case.
One more thing, how is it you could post that DJ turned himself in or was arrested when I guess that didn’t actually happen? Perhaps you had knowledge that he had made an agreement, made some arrangement, but then pulled out at the last minute. I’m not meaning to come off as rude, just trying to better understand what may have happened today.
You are correct.
B
http://www.fox54.com/story/19601364/mother-of-murder-victim-speaks-out
This was posted at 8:23pm Tullahoma time.
District Attorney has still not filed charges in the murder of Meg Sharpton.
It’s time. Today’s dalliance did nothing. A manipulative socio/psychopath is not going to bend to a plea deal. He wants to ‘escape’ all charges.
I’ll be contacting the General Conference of Tennessee
Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference
226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 800
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-1696
Fax: (615) 741-7459
as well as J. Michael Taylor’s office as he represents the 12 Judicial District
Main Criminal Office
Rhea County Courthouse Annex
375 Church Street, Suite 300
Dayton, TN 37321
Phone: (423) 775-4468
Fax: (423) 775-2805
You and me both, again.
Thanks for posting this Word Girl.
I completely agree with you that he will never submit to a plea, not that anyone ever thought he would outside of the ruse of yesterday.
B
Hugs to ((((Kelly))) (((Blink))) May tomorrow be a better day.
Is he on the run?
Technically, unless he is violating his parole somehow or Taylor finally issues a warrant, he is not on the run per se.
Does anyone know where he is at the moment ? no.
That said, it is my understanding that some other investigative avenues may speed this along.
I have never seen so many people in such fear of one little man- he is like some sort of domestic terrorist.
He is a crime waiting to happen and needs to be off the streets.
B
On the facebook page made for Megan, on tuesday they posted ‘Positive energy………..aimed at Thursday PLEASE’.
So, it’s pretty clear to me now that there was some sort of agreement in place and Donnie blew it. What does this mean now? I would hope that since they were getting ready for him to turn himself in, they can now go out and arrest him.
Waiting for updates, praying for the Shrpton family.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/PeaceForMeganSharpton
Correct. Yes, based on an interview that occurred Wednesday, there is some hope a warrant will be filed in light of Mr. Jones’s “no show” status.
It is my understanding that Jones is maintaining his innocence but his statement would have placed him at the scene, under TN statute, that would be enough to charge him.
He was aware of that and agreed to the attorney meeting yesterday, etc.
B
Wolfs? really? who’s the wolf? “Why Grandma what big teeth you have.”
I find the wolf analogy so ironic. Sweet Megan was “little Red Riding Hood”. Hey mister DA time to become the Woodsman and take out this wolf at Grandma’s house. It is to late for Megan…do not let another girl come across this wolf on their way to Grandmothers house.
I agree. I am scared for everyone close to him and this investigation. What’s more frightening is that his lives on the same block as an elementary school. You never know what a monster will do when he realizes the walls are caving down on him. Our whole community is looking over our shoulders waiting for them to panic and act out in more violence. I pray for Gods protection over everyone near.
Blink – I’m sorry, I let my mouth overload my behind. Can that just be deleted?
Yep, did. Happens to the best of us
B
So the DNA evidence must not place him at the scene, or they’d have enough to charge him, correct? Is that what the hold up is?
I can’t be specific outside of what I have already published although your question is a good one.
However, no, not that I am aware of.
B
For those just coming aboard, to Blinks blog…
“Momma” (the poster here in the comments) is NOT related to Megan Sharpton. It’s someone who is heartily defending TG.
Whether TG was basically a petty criminal previously who got tied up in this mess and now has much much bigger problems, we’ll wait and see.
Blink, I had to comment because some people new to this and just now catching up had thought that “Momma” was from the Sharpton family.
THINKING POSITIVE THOUGHTS TODAY, although the DA might not realize it, we’re not going to shut up. Warrants should have been issued LONG ago.
Thank you Christy, good idea.
B
Can we put the DA and the DA General Conference information on Megans facebook too??
Get more people today to scream about it??
I didn’t want to copy WordGirls post without making sure.
Thank you you may, just please post the accompanying link back.
B
No one knows where he is at the moment?? Given what we all know he’s capable of and his alleged involvement in this, isn’t LE watching his every move? What’s to prevent him from fleeing?
Technically, nothing.
B
I would drag DJ behind my truck to the sheriffs dept,then ask the DA to resign his position ENOUGH SAID……..
I for one hope he isn’t offered any plea deal. He deserves the death penalty if convicted. However I am familiar with the justice system around here as a victim of kidnapping and aggravated assault. My attacker on served 16 months in a county jail on chafed that added up to thirty years! I have faith in the authorities but not the DA’s office. He has recieved too many passes in life. How do you get a rape charged dropped to an assault? I hope his luck stops here!!!