John Edward Jones died inside Utah's Nutty Putty Cave after getting stuck in a narrow passageway. The cave was sealed with his body inside to prevent similar accidents. After John Edward Jones got stuck inside Utah's Nutty Putty Cave and died there in 2009, it was closed for good — with Jones' body forever sealed inside. John Edward Jones always loved spelunking with this family. His father frequently took him and his brother, Josh, on caving expeditions in Utah ... Learn about the discovery, formation and closure of Nutty Putty Cave , a popular but challenging cave near Salt Lake City, Utah. Read the harrowing story of John Jones, who died in 2009 after getting stuck in a narrow fissure. A tragic story of a caver who got stuck in a tight crevice in Nutty Putty Cave in Utah and died after hours of rescue attempts. Learn about the cave , the accident, and the lessons for safe caving practices.