March 11, 2024 | By: Lisa Marino This story is part of a collaborative project between Project: Cold Case and the University of North Florida’s Applied Journalism class. Nothing was more important to Patrick Montez Jones Jr. than being the person his family could rely on. Whether it was helping his mom with finances, standing up for his cousins, or simply making his siblings laugh, Patrick’s main priority was looking after his loved ones. “His goal for the future was to take care of his family. His mom, brothers, and sisters. He was the provider,” said Patrick’s cousin ‘C,’ who preferred his name not to be used. “He was 17 or 18 when he got his job to help his mom pay the bills.” As one of six siblings, Patrick grew up in a big family. Being 10 years younger than his sister, Chandria Chisolm didn’t stop him from being the one everyone could count on for advice, a laugh, or support. “He was so outgoing, happy, and... Read More