Victoria Jones, the 34-year-old daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found deceased at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel on January 1. Emergency services responded to the scene, and police stated that no foul play is suspected in her death. The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified Ms. Jones on January 2, with the official cause of death pending toxicology results.
Discovery and Emergency Response
Ms. Jones was located on the 14th floor of the Fairmont San Francisco hotel by a guest during the early hours of January 1. The guest alerted hotel staff, who initiated CPR. The San Francisco Fire Department responded to a medical aid call at approximately 2:52 a.m. Paramedics continued efforts to revive Ms. Jones, but she was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 3 a.m. The San Francisco Police Department was dispatched to the hotel around 3:14 a.m. following a report of a deceased person. The case was subsequently transferred to the police department and medical examiner.
Investigation Details
Sources indicated that initial observations did not suggest foul play, with no signs of physical trauma or drug paraphernalia found at the location. There were also no indicators of self-harm. However, emergency dispatch audio referred to the incident as a "Code 3 for the overdose, color change," a term associated with cyanosis. A witness reportedly informed first responders that Ms. Jones had used cocaine in the hours preceding her death, and first responders observed a "blue tinge" on her lips and fingertips.
The San Francisco Police Department has confirmed that no foul play is suspected and has requested that anyone with information regarding her death contact their office. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the deceased but has not yet released the cause or manner of death. Toxicology results, which are expected to take several weeks, are pending to determine the official cause. The Fairmont San Francisco hotel issued a statement confirming its cooperation with authorities in the ongoing investigation.
Background of Victoria Jones
Victoria Jones was born on September 3, 1991, to Tommy Lee Jones and his second wife, Kimberlea Cloughley. She had a brief acting career in her youth, appearing in films such as Men in Black II (2002) and The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005), which her father directed. She also had a role in an episode of One Tree Hill in 2005 and attended various public events alongside her father in recent years. She is survived by her father, her mother Kimberlea Cloughley, and her brother, Austin, 43.
Past Legal and Health History
Public records indicate that Ms. Jones had encountered legal issues in previous years. Court records from Napa County detail an arrest in April 2023 for possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. The police report from that incident noted "dried blood around her nose" and white residue on her tongue, and her then-husband reportedly informed officers that she had been using cocaine for two consecutive days. This incident stemmed from a welfare check initiated after Ms. Jones accidentally dialed the police, during which she admitted to using cocaine that day and resisted arrest.
At the time of her death, Ms. Jones had a plea agreement awaiting signature related to the April drug-related arrest. The proposed deal required her to plead guilty to resisting/obstructing arrest and possessing a controlled substance, with a charge of being under the influence of a controlled substance to be dropped. The terms included one year of probation, abstaining from drug use, random drug testing, and participation in an alternative program like counseling, along with associated fees and fines. Her next scheduled court appearance for this matter was January 20.
Additional reports include incidents in Santa Cruz County in May 2023 for public intoxication and in June 2023 for misdemeanor domestic battery, which authorities stated was related to arguments concerning her substance use.
In 2023, Tommy Lee Jones successfully petitioned a Marin County judge for a temporary conservatorship over his daughter. His petition cited her engagement in “life-threatening conduct” and a requirement for drug rehabilitation. Marin County court records showed that Ms. Jones was involuntarily held at a hospital in Greenbrae due to being considered a danger to herself or others at the time of the conservatorship request. The actor's petition asserted that Ms. Jones needed rehabilitation facility services that were unavailable at the hospital.
Family Statement
On January 2, Ms. Jones' family released a statement: "We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers. Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you." They have requested privacy following her passing.