Perhaps 'Jimmy Bones' is a fictional name created for a story. In some cases, it could be part of a horror or mystery story. He might have been a character who was wronged in the past and his spirit haunts a certain location. But again, without more information, it's all speculation.
As I said before, without knowing more about this 'Jimmy Bones', it's hard to determine the key elements. If it's a local story, the key element could be the place where he lived or worked.
I have no clear information on that. Sometimes movies claim to be based on true stories but have a lot of creative elements added. You might want to do some research or read reviews to find out more.
Yes, it is. Alice Sebold used her own experiences and the general sense of the real - world tragedies to create 'The Lovely Bones'. The story, which focuses on the murder of a young girl and her perspective from the afterlife, has roots in Sebold's understanding of crime and its impact on the lives of those left behind. It's a fictional story that is influenced by real - life elements in terms of the emotions and the nature of the crime.