J. J. Armes and J. J. Armes III

J. J. Armes and J. J. Armes III. Jay J. Armes has always been an ambitious person and hard worker. A tragic explosion at the age of 11 claimed both his hands and twenty seven days after the accident his hands were replaced with prosthetic limbs. This life changing event transformed him and drove him to work hard to be the best at anything he chose to do. Jay J. pursued an acting career but was disenchanted with the Hollywood scene. Shortly after, he began to study law and law enforcement. During that time he made the decision to become a private investigator guaranteeing results. Jay J’s tenacious work ethic helped him become the world’s greatest investigator. His list of clients included Marlon Brando, Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Jay J. has lived an adventurous life solving crimes and cases all over the world. He was even approached by Stan Lee to create a comic book character of him. Jay J. Armes is a real life super hero and El Paso legend.

Area: Mission Valley / Ysleta

Source: J. J. Armes

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