Angel Marie Thompson indicted on 80 counts in Fulton County cold case murder

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A Fulton County grand jury has returned an 80-count indictment against Angel Marie Thompson in connection with the death of Nicole Alston, whose remains were discovered in Troup County, Georgia on December 6, 2007. Thompson was arrested in August 2024 on a charge of concealing Alston's death, and the case was later transferred to Fulton County where most of the alleged crimes occurred.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of persistent cold case investigations and the use of DNA evidence to identify victims and suspects, even years after a crime has been committed. The extensive charges against Thompson suggest a complex and wide-ranging criminal scheme beyond just the murder itself.

The details

The 80-count indictment against Thompson includes charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, concealing a death, and dozens of counts related to fraud and identity theft. Alston's remains were discovered in Troup County in 2007, but it wasn't until December 2023 that a positive DNA match identified the remains as Alston's. Thompson was arrested in August 2024 on the concealment of death charge, and the case was then transferred to Fulton County where investigators said most of the crimes occurred.

• Alston's remains were discovered in Troup County on December 6, 2007.
• In December 2023, the Troup County Sheriff's Office received word that a positive DNA match had identified the remains as those of Nicole Alston.
• Thompson was arrested on August 19, 2024 on a charge of concealing Alston's death.
• The case was later transferred to Fulton County for prosecution.

What’s next

The case is now before the Fulton County Superior Court for prosecution.