Oakman, AL Area Cold Cases

Name

Joseph Entrekin

Age

33

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Joseph entrekin was last seen on friday, march 19, 2021 around the 1600 block of 12th avenue south while he was on foot. Mr. Entrekin has not been seen nor heard from since then. He suffers from mental conditions which affects his judgment and behavior

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Johnathan Jackson

Age

48

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The other victim’s identity will be released upon formal identification and notification of next of kin. At approximately 3:18 a.M., officers from west precinct responded to a shot spotter call at 2010 48th place southwest. Officers arrived and observed a male victim lying on the ground next to a car with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the upper extremities. Officers also observed the identified victim, johnathan jackson unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Birmingham fire and rescue responded to the scene and both victims were pronounced deceased. There are limited details in this investigation. There are no suspects in custody. Detectives have not established a motive

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Eric Cates

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The alabama attorney general's cold case unit is assisting the walker county sheriff's office in investigating the death of eric cates, whose body along with the body of his pet dog gypsy were found in his burned truck behind an old school in the empire community on the morning of saturday, march 21st, 2015.

Agency

Alabama AG

Name

Mahogany Jackson

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 2:19 a.M. South precinct officers were responding to a call of a deceased person on the side of the road at 17th street sw and laurel avenue.When officers arrived on the scene, they observed the victim lying unresponsive on the side of the road, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Birmingham fire and rescue services arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.The preliminary investigation suggests that a citizen observed the victim lying on the side of the road and called 911 emergency services.The victim was reported missing on sunday, february 25, 2024, by a family member.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Jamycah Frazier-Turner

Age

12

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At around 4:50 p.M., west precinct officers were dispatched to a juvenile shot call in the 1300 block of pike road.Officers arrived on the scene and then entered an alleyway when they discovered a 12-year-old boy suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Birmingham fire and rescue personnel arrived on the scene and transported the victim to children’s hospital with life-threatening injuries. Children’s hospital staff pronounced the victim deceased.The preliminary investigation has revealed the victim was at a family friend’s house and was handling a firearm when he may have accidentally shot himself.Currently, we do not believe someone else shot the victim.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Jonathan Jackson

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a double homicide that occurred on monday, november 23, 2020, that claimed the lives of darnell ogletree and jonathan jackson.At approximately 3:18 a.M., officers from the west precinct responded to a shot spotter call at 2010 48th place southwest. Officers arrived and observed a male victim lying on the ground next to a car with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the upper extremities. Officers also observed the identified victim, johnathan jackson unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.Birmingham fire and rescue responded to the scene and both victims were pronounced deceased.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Todd Johnson Jr

Age

16

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 8:09 p.M., officers from the west precinct responded to a call of a person shot. Upon arrival officer observed a vehicle that collided into a residence. Further investigation revealed a male unresponsive in the passenger seat suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased on the scene. Officer were also alerted of a person down at the corner of 57th street and avenue p. It was determined he was wounded by gunfire and succumb to his injuries as well. The preliminary investigation suggests both victims were inside the same vehicle when they were shot. Detectives believe the second victim ran from the location and collapsed at 57th street and ave p. Details of what lead to this incident are under investigation. There are no suspects in custody. Updates will be provided as this case develops.

Agency

Birmingham