Overview

Kimberly Sue Jones

Age at disappearance

25 years old

Date of disappearance

February 3, 2009, according to official state and federal records; some secondary sources report February 2.

Last known location

Pinewood Village Apartments, Beverly Street, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia

Case classification

Endangered missing person; suspected foul play

Current case status

Unresolved; investigation remains active according to the latest located police statement, May 29, 2025

Physical description

Brown hair, blue eyes, approximately 5 feet to 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 110–115 pounds

Identifying characteristics

Rose tattoo on her right shoulder incorporating the names “Kimmie Sue” and “Jack”; scar on the front of her neck and crescent-shaped scar on her left arm

Detailed Case Breakdown

Kimberly Sue Jones: The Unsolved 2009 Disappearance of a Young Mother in Parkersburg, West Virginia

On February 3, 2009, 25-year-old Kimberly Sue Jones disappeared from Parkersburg, West Virginia, leaving behind her personal belongings, daily medication, and a family that has spent years searching for answers.

Kimberly was reportedly spending time with her young daughter, her former partner, and his wife around the time she vanished. According to accounts collected by investigators and missing-person organizations, she was supposed to return to her apartment that evening. She was never heard from again.

More than 17 years later, her disappearance remains unresolved. Investigators have continued examining information about the case, and Kimberly’s family has publicly appealed for answers. Although foul play has been suspected, Kimberly remains officially listed as a missing person, not a confirmed homicide victim.

Case Summary

MISSING PERSON CASE

Kimberly Sue Jones

Age at disappearance

25 years old

Date of disappearance

February 3, 2009, according to official state and federal records; some secondary sources report February 2.

Last known location

Pinewood Village Apartments, Beverly Street, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia

Case classification

Endangered missing person; suspected foul play

Current case status

Unresolved; investigation remains active according to the latest located police statement, May 29, 2025

Physical description

Brown hair, blue eyes, approximately 5 feet to 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 110–115 pounds

Identifying characteristics

Rose tattoo on her right shoulder incorporating the names “Kimmie Sue” and “Jack”; scar on the front of her neck and crescent-shaped scar on her left arm

The West Virginia State Police missing-person profile and FBI missing-person alert document the disappearance. The Charley Project profile provides additional historical information.

Kimberly Sue Jones: Background and Personal Life

Kimberly Sue Jones was born on June 1, 1983. She lived in Parkersburg, a city along the Ohio River in Wood County, West Virginia.

At the time of her disappearance, Kimberly was a mother to a young daughter and lived at the Pinewood Village apartment complex in the 2500 block of Beverly Street. The complex has subsequently been identified in news reporting as Oakwood Village.

Her family described her as quiet, kind, and devoted to her daughter. In a February 4, 2023, interview with WTAP, Kimberly’s sister, Bobbi Jones, remembered her as someone who enjoyed being with family and was a loving mother, sister, and daughter.

Those recollections provide an important perspective on Kimberly beyond the circumstances of her disappearance. She was a young woman with family relationships, responsibilities, and plans for the future.

According to the Charley Project, Kimberly had upcoming appointments marked on her calendar. Her relatives reported that she had been behaving normally before she vanished.

Kimberly also had a medical condition requiring daily prescription medication. Her medication remained at her apartment after she disappeared, contributing to concerns about her safety.

Sources: WTAP family interview; Charley Project case history.

The Disappearance: February 2009

The day Kimberly was last seen

Official state and federal records identify February 3, 2009, as Kimberly’s disappearance date.

According to the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) alert, neighbors reportedly saw Kimberly leaving her apartment around 11:00 a.m. with her young daughter, her former partner, and his wife.

Kimberly had told relatives that she planned to spend time with them.

The West Virginia State Police profile identifies her former partner as Jack Crone, the father of her child, and describes Kimberly being picked up for a family dinner invitation.

Historical accounts contain differences concerning the exact time of her departure and the final confirmed sighting. The official state profile mentions approximately 3:00 p.m., while the FBI alert describes an 11:00 a.m. sighting.

These differences should not be treated as evidence of deception or wrongdoing. They establish that the publicly available chronology is not completely consistent.

The reported return to her apartment

According to the Charley Project and Community United Effort (CUE) Center for Missing Persons, Kimberly spent time with Crone, their daughter, and Crone’s wife.

The accounts describe a day that included ordinary activities and dinner.

Crone reportedly told investigators that he later drove Kimberly back to her apartment and dropped her off outside the building around 10:30 p.m. He said he left without confirming that she had entered the apartment.

This is a reported account of what happened, not independently established proof that Kimberly safely returned home.

The Charley Project places her last reported sighting at approximately 11:00 p.m. on February 2, 2009, while official state and federal records use February 3.

The available sources do not fully reconcile those dates.

Kimberly fails to return

Kimberly’s family became increasingly concerned when they could not reach her.

According to the FBI, her mother reported her missing five days after the February 3 disappearance date. Police reporting identifies February 8, 2009, as the date authorities became involved.

Kimberly’s belongings were reportedly still inside her apartment. Her medication had been left behind, and her family found no apparent indication that she intended to abandon her home or responsibilities.

She did not own a vehicle, and there has been no publicly confirmed account establishing where she went after the reported events surrounding her disappearance.

Sources: FBI ViCAP alert; CUE disappearance account; Charley Project profile.

Investigation History and Evidence

The initial missing-person investigation

The Parkersburg Police Department investigated Kimberly’s disappearance after the missing-person report was filed.

Investigators examined the circumstances surrounding her last reported movements and pursued information received about her whereabouts.

In a May 29, 2025, report published by WVVA carrying WTAP’s coverage, Parkersburg Police Chief Matt Board said detectives had extensively investigated the leads received early in the case.

Board explained that the department continued to consider the disappearance an important investigation rather than treating it as a forgotten case.

The police chief also confirmed that subsequent public attention had generated additional information for detectives to examine.

Belongings and medication left behind

One of the most significant documented circumstances is what Kimberly apparently left at home.

According to the West Virginia State Police and Charley Project profiles, her personal possessions and daily prescription medication remained in her apartment.

Her calendar reportedly contained future appointments, suggesting she had ongoing plans.

The Charley Project also reports that a death-benefit pension check associated with her father’s death disappeared around the time she went missing. A stop payment was reportedly placed on the check, and it was never cashed or deposited.

These details raise questions about whether Kimberly intended to leave voluntarily. However, none of them independently establishes what happened to her.

Witness accounts and the final known movements

The publicly available case history relies in part on accounts concerning Kimberly’s time with her former partner and his family.

The FBI alert references a reported neighborhood sighting, while other case summaries describe her former partner’s account of dropping her off outside her apartment.

Publicly available information does not establish whether investigators obtained surveillance footage, independent confirmation of the reported drop-off, or other evidence definitively documenting Kimberly’s final movements.

The distinction is important: a witness account can be an investigative lead without every detail having been independently verified.

Federal involvement and the FBI ViCAP alert

On January 26, 2010, the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program released Alert No. 2010-01-02 concerning Kimberly’s disappearance.

The alert distributed her physical description, identifying characteristics, disappearance circumstances, and investigative contact information.

The FBI’s involvement through ViCAP does not establish that a homicide occurred or that any named individual committed a crime.

The alert is evidence of federal investigative information-sharing concerning the missing-person case.

Searches, forensic testing, and physical evidence

Publicly available case profiles and news coverage establish that investigators pursued tips and leads. However, the reviewed material does not provide a complete, independently verifiable record of every search operation.

No publicly confirmed DNA identification, genetic genealogy breakthrough, recovered remains, or conclusive forensic result was located in the reviewed sources.

Likewise, no verified public announcement establishing a criminal charge or conviction directly connected to Kimberly’s disappearance was identified.

The absence of such public documentation does not mean investigators have never collected or tested evidence. It means those details cannot be responsibly presented as established facts.

Sources: 2025 police interview; FBI ViCAP bulletin; State Police profile.

Theories and Unresolved Questions

Was foul play involved?

The Charley Project and CUE Center describe foul play as suspected in Kimberly’s disappearance.

That concern is understandable given her sudden loss of contact, the belongings left at home, and the absence of a confirmed explanation for her whereabouts.

Nevertheless, suspicion is not a legal finding.

There is no publicly verified evidence in the reviewed sources establishing that Kimberly was murdered. Her case should continue to be described as an unresolved missing-person investigation.

What happened after the reported drop-off?

A central unresolved question concerns the reported return to Kimberly’s apartment.

If she was dropped off outside the building, investigators would need to determine whether she entered her residence, encountered another person, or traveled elsewhere.

The available public record does not conclusively answer those questions.

Jack Crone is named in official records because of his reported involvement in Kimberly’s last known activities. Being named in the disappearance timeline does not establish criminal involvement, and the reviewed sources do not document a criminal charge against him connected to her disappearance.

Why was Kimberly never heard from again?

Kimberly’s family reported that her disappearance was inconsistent with her ordinary behavior and plans.

Her medication and possessions were left behind, and her relatives have continued seeking information about what happened.

These circumstances support concern for her welfare, but they do not establish a specific motive, suspect, or sequence of events.

The questions that remain include whether she reached her apartment, whether anyone saw her afterward, and whether information held by someone in the community could clarify her movements.

Latest Publicly Available Investigative Updates

February 4, 2023: Family renews its appeal

On February 4, 2023, WTAP published a report marking approximately 14 years since Kimberly disappeared.

Her sister, Bobbi Jones, spoke publicly about Kimberly’s personality, her relationship with her daughter, and the family’s continued desire for answers.

The report also described the family’s wish for Kimberly to be legally declared deceased, which relatives believed could affect federal involvement in the investigation.

That statement represented the family’s position at the time. It was not confirmation that Kimberly had died or that a declaration of death was legally required for FBI assistance.

Source: WTAP anniversary report.

May 28, 2025: Police confirm continued investigative activity

The most substantial recent publicly verified investigative update located was published by WVVA on May 28, 2025, using reporting from WTAP.

Parkersburg Police Chief Matt Board confirmed that investigators continued pursuing information concerning Kimberly’s disappearance.

Board said renewed public interest following a podcast had produced additional leads for detectives to evaluate.

He also explained that the department did not use the term “cold case” to describe investigations that remained important to its detectives.

This update confirms continuing investigative work, but it does not establish that investigators identified a suspect, recovered Kimberly, or obtained a decisive forensic breakthrough.

The report also publicized a department email address for information concerning serious unsolved investigations:

unsolvedcases@parkersburgpolice.com

Source: WVVA/WTAP police update.

October 2026: Current publicly documented status

As of October 19, 2026, Kimberly remains listed as missing in the West Virginia State Police’s publicly accessible missing-person database.

The official profile continues to describe her February 2009 disappearance and offers a $25,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts. The reward’s current terms should be confirmed with the investigating agency.

No publicly confirmed investigative breakthrough after the May 2025 police interview was located in the sources reviewed for this article.

Specifically, no verified recent announcement was found documenting the recovery of Kimberly’s remains, an arrest directly related to her disappearance, a DNA identification, or a resolution of the case.

The continued presence of a missing-person listing is not itself a new investigative development. Likewise, recently updated community database pages should not be mistaken for evidence that police have made new discoveries.

Source: West Virginia State Police.

Conclusion: A Family Still Searching for Kimberly Sue Jones

Kimberly Sue Jones was 25 years old when she disappeared from Parkersburg in February 2009.

The circumstances remain troubling. She reportedly expected to return home, left essential medication and personal possessions behind, and never resumed contact with her family.

Her disappearance has generated years of questions about her final movements, the reported return to her apartment, and what may have happened afterward.

Despite the passage of more than 17 years, the publicly documented investigation has not established a definitive explanation.

For Kimberly’s family, the case is not simply a historical mystery. It is the continuing absence of a daughter, sister, and mother.

Anyone who remembers seeing Kimberly in Parkersburg around February 2–3, 2009, or who has credible information about her disappearance, is encouraged to contact the Parkersburg Police Department.

Even information that seemed insignificant at the time may help investigators reconstruct the events surrounding her disappearance.

Information can be reported to:

• Parkersburg Police Department: 304-424-8444
• West Virginia State Police: 304-746-2100
• Parkersburg Police unsolved-case email: unsolvedcases@parkersburgpolice.com
• FBI ViCAP: 800-634-4097

Anyone with information should provide it directly to law enforcement rather than publicly accusing individuals or circulating unverified claims.

Kimberly Sue Jones remains missing, and her family continues to deserve answers.