Who Was Joshua Jones? Winslow Street Arson Victim Dies

Joshua Jones, a victim who was set on fire by his housemate, Khane Jones, while he was sleeping, has died from sustained injuries.

The incident happened back in February and resulted in a fire at an apartment building at 112 Winslow Street in Watertown.

According to court documents, Khane Jones doused Joshua Jones with gasoline and set Joshua on fire while he slept on the couch.

Joshua Jones was taken to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse with severe burns to 80% of his body.

Police say Jones passed away Sunday afternoon due to those injuries.

Two others sustained injuries in the blaze.

Khane Jones, 28, who is also a long-time friend of the victim, has been charged with 1st Degree Arson and 1st Degree Assault.

Detective Lieutenant Joe Donoghue says those charges could be upgraded, but police have to talk it over with the district attorney first.

The resulting fire destroyed the Winslow Street apartment and sent Joshua’s mother and uncle, Tina M., and John M. Guildoo, to hospital for treatment for burns and inhalation of smoke.

Since his arrest in February, Khane Jones has been held in the Jefferson County jail, where he remained on Sunday. He is awaiting trial for the charges.