Spit on Sidewalk Leads to Arrest in 36-Year-Old Cold Case Murder of Massachusetts Woman

A North Carolina woman arrested Monday for allegedly trying to murder her child has an extensive criminal history, according to police.

Raleigh police arrested 28-year-old Matquisha Alexis Jones, after she placed her child in a chokehold and pointed a gun at the child in April 2023.

A arrest warrant obtained by WRAL indicated that Jones is responsible for a “multitude of physical, psychological, and emotional instances of abuse,” which have caused the victim to suffer from long-term post-traumatic stress.

Jones is facing multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder, assault by strangulation, assault by pointing a gun, and felony child abuse.

Her criminal history spans over a decade. In 2013, she was charged with shoplifting. In 2016, she faced two charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon. In 2017, she was charged with fraud, and the following year, she was charged with identity theft.

In 2013, police charged her with shoplifting. In 2016, she faced charges for robbery with a dangerous weapon on two separate occasions. In 2017, she was charged with fraud, and the following year, she faced charges for identity theft.

In October, police charged her with communicating threats.

In rhe most recent current case, she’s been with attempted murder and child abuse.

The story is developing. Check back for updates.

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