Gristly Discovery Shocks Rural Georgia (Image Credits: Tcd-images.akamaized.net)
Fulton County, Ga. – A grand jury delivered an 80-count indictment against a woman linked to the brutal killing and dismemberment of her ex-girlfriend nearly two decades ago.
Gristly Discovery Shocks Rural Georgia
On December 6, 2007, passersby discovered human remains inside burning bags along a secluded rural road in Troup County. The victim, later identified as 24-year-old Nicole Alston, had been decapitated, with her hands and feet also severed. Authorities faced immediate challenges in piecing together the victim’s identity amid the gruesome scene. The case quickly turned cold, lingering unsolved for 18 years.
Investigators preserved the remains while pursuing leads that initially yielded little progress. The remote location raised questions about how the body ended up there. Local law enforcement documented the scene meticulously, but without a name or suspects, momentum stalled.
DNA Advances Crack the Identity Puzzle
Progress arrived in December 2023 when the Troup County Sheriff’s Office used cutting-edge DNA testing and genealogical research to confirm the remains belonged to Alston. Records showed her last known address in New York City. This breakthrough shifted the investigation into high gear…