Husband Charged In Sunday Homicide In McCalla

BIRMINGHAM, AL - A homicide in McCalla Sunday has resulted in the arrest of a man who has now been charged with capital murder. Belton Eugene Nettles is charged in the death of his wife, 52 year old Linda Cole Jackson Sunday afternoon.

Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to investigate a homicide in the 4700 block of Longmeadow Dr. in the McCalla community just after 3 p.m. Sunday. Deputies located a victim who informed them that her mother had been killed and that she had been held at gun point for hours until she was able to get away and call for help.

Reports say the incident started with an argument between the couple around 3 a.m. The victim reported that Belton then assaulted her and her mother was shot when she tried to defend her. The victim was held at gun point for hours until one of Belton’s family members called and convinced him to allow her to leave.

Belton later turned himself in to the Bessemer Police Department. Belton has no bond and more charges are pending.