Jonathan P. Jackson

American bodyguard and kidnapper

Jonathan P. Jackson - American bodyguard and kidnapper
Born

1953
72 years ago

Died

August 7th, 1970
54 years ago — 17 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Engaged in criminal activities including orchestrating the kidnapping of a judge in 1970. The incident was part of a broader effort to secure the release of his brother from incarceration. This event received significant media coverage and led to a police shootout. Died in the ensuing confrontation at the Marin County Civic Center in California.

Orchestrated the kidnapping of Judge Harold Haley

Engaged in a police shootout during the kidnapping attempt

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