Video: Jones Family Hires Attorney for Son

[syndicaster id=’5331308′]AMORY, Miss. — As the memorial service for the five children of Timothy Jones, Jr goes forward in Amory, his family is taking steps to help him.

Aime Zmroczek says she has been hired by Jones’ Mississippi family because he was not allowed to see a public defender in South Carolina.

Her first priority, she says, is to determine the 32 year old father’s mental state.

Zmroczek says he has been treated for mental health issues in the past. The 32-year old suspect waived his right to a first appearance hearing Friday morning.

Zmroczek says her client chose not to appear because of the way he’s being portrayed in the media.