However , he was acquitted , and he returned to Abertillery to a hero 's welcome .
In 1921 , when he was only 15 , Jones was tried at Monmouth Assizes for the murder of an 8 - year - old girl , Freda Burnell .
Jones was acquitted , and Jones returned to Abertillery to a hero 's welcome .
In 1921 , when he was only 15 , Jones was tried at Monmouth Assizes for the murder of an 8 - year - old girl , Freda Burnell .