More than 32 years ago, a grisly discovery was made in a rural area about 2-1/2 miles south of Interstate 65 in North Baldwin County.
For decades, the identity of the man found dead from a gunshot wound remained a mystery. That changed this week. Through a genetic genealogy search using public databases such as Family Tree DNA and Ancestry.com, investigators were able to build a comprehensive DNA profile and identify the victim as James Carol Jackson of Groveton, Texas.
Authorities gathered in Bay Minette to announce the identification and discuss the ongoing homicide investigation they hope will finally be resolved…