James Jackson, 28, was killed on May 2, 2013, in Detroit, Michigan. His death is listed among the many unsolved homicides that have contributed to Detroit’s long-standing backlog of violent crime cases.

The Detroit Police Department’s Cold Case Unit continues to review unsolved homicides like Jackson’s, using advanced forensic methods such as DNA analysis and working with the FBI and Michigan State Police. The department launched a cold case webpage in 2019 to encourage public tips, including anonymous submissions. Challenges cited in the city’s unsolved cases include lack of physical evidence, witness reluctance, and limited departmental resources.

Anyone with information about James Jackson’s killing is urged to come forward to assist efforts to bring closure for his family.