James Lytle, a 53-year-old African-American man, was found dead on the side of a road in south Nashville on January 26, 2016, after a passing driver alerted authorities. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department determined he had been fatally stabbed in the neck.

Despite investigative efforts, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests were made; the case went cold and is part of the Metro Nashville Police Department Cold Case Unit’s workload. The unit has periodically revisited the investigation and authorities have appealed to the public for information that could clarify the circumstances of Lytle’s killing.

Anyone who knew James Lytle, saw activity in that area on January 26, 2016, or has information that could help investigators is asked to come forward.