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From Choirboy to Conman: The Rise and Fall of Kenner Elias Jones

1/1/2026

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Kenner Elias Jones led a life of deception and fraud across three continents, even after being celebrated as a choirboy.
In 1969, he lied to carry a cross at Prince Charles's investiture, illustrating how he manipulated events to gain prominence.
Jones faced multiple fraud convictions, including a nine-year sentence in Virginia.
He posed as a doctor in Kenya and exploited relationships with Lee McKenzie and Elsie Hager for financial gain.
Filmmaker Marc Edwards documented his story, portraying him as a conman whose lies ultimately caught up with him.

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Story summary

Kenner Elias Jones led a life of deception and fraud across three continents, even after being celebrated as a choirboy.
In 1969, he lied to carry a cross at Prince Charles's investiture, illustrating how he manipulated events to gain prominence.
Jones faced multiple fraud convictions, including a nine-year sentence in Virginia.
He posed as a doctor in Kenya and exploited relationships with Lee McKenzie and Elsie Hager for financial gain.
Filmmaker Marc Edwards documented his story, portraying him as a conman whose lies ultimately caught up with him.