In 2007, a grisly discovery of partial human remains in Troup County, Georgia, left investigators with more questions than answers. However, recent advancements in DNA analysis and genetic genealogy have led to a significant breakthrough in the case.
On the morning of December 6, 2007, deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the corner of Whitfield Road and Stitcher Road regarding a suspicious black bag that appeared to be burning.
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When they arrived on the scene, they discovered what appeared to be human remains that had been dumped at the location, and a bag was smoldering. The remains were partial, as the hands, feet, and head were missing.
On December 13, 2023, the remains were identified as those of Nicole Alston, a 24-year-old woman from Manhattan, New York. Alston had left New York with her friend, Angel Marie Thompson, to reside in Atlanta.
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Communication with Alston ceased around Thanksgiving of 2007.
Further investigation revealed that after Alston’s disappearance, Thompson assumed her identity and fraudulently collected her Social Security benefits, food stamps, and Section 8 housing for eight years.
The estimated value of this fraud is around $200,000, currently under investigation by other agencies.
On August 19, 2024, Thompson was arrested and charged with concealing Alston’s death.
Although this represents a significant step forward in the case, the question of who killed Alston remains unanswered. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
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