Now, it appears that the case is not as straightforward as it seems. The two sources, Arne Maki and Lyndsey Marie Voss came forward separately and confirmed that Jones was indeed to blame. The revelations have led Judge Joel Yates to hold a hearing on July 27 on the defense's plea for a new trial. In the meantime, here's what we know about the new suspected killers and their alleged role.
Cristhian Bahena Rivera listens during his murder trial. (Law and Crime/YouTube)
Did Jones and Lowe really kill Tibbetts?
According to court documents, Tibbetts wasn't killed "in anger" by Rivera, but rather because her kidnapping had caused a lot of media attention. Maki claims Jones confessed to him that Tibbetts was kidnapped and taken for sex trafficking. According to Jones, Tibbetts was being held in a "trap house" owned by Lowe. However, as the case only gained more attention, Lowe decided to kill Tibbetts. Jones agreed to the plan, which involved pinning the murder on a Hispanic man.