Michael Hatton, 44, of Jacksonville, Texas, died on October 8, 2015. His death led to a criminal investigation and a trial that drew local attention.

On July 15, a jury of nine women and four men convicted 45-year-old Terry Woods of Jacksonville of Michael Hatton’s murder and of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The conviction followed a detailed investigation that prosecutors said reconstructed the events leading to Hatton’s death.

Hatton’s loss affected his family and the Jacksonville community. If anyone knew Michael Hatton or has information about his life or the case, please share what you can with the thread.