Is Lolo Jones from Iowa? What was Lolo Jones father convicted of?

It’s not difficult to persuade multi-sport Olympian Lolo Jones to give her viewpoint. The 32-year-old Des Moines Roosevelt product doesn’t hold back when discussing her opinions.

Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee and fellow track sprinter, was sentenced to five years in prison in South Africa this week after being found guilty of culpable homicide in the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. This openness of thought has been extended to Pistorius’ predicament.

After a Thursday interview with TMZ about the incident with Pistorius went viral, Jones was back in the spotlight on Friday.

When asked to comment on Pistorius’ sentencing to the website, Jones referred to her father, James Jones, saying, “I actually have a dad who was in prison for murder.”

Is Lolo Jones from Iowa?

Yes, Jones was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 5, 1982.

What was Lolo Jones father convicted of?

She was convicted of homicide.