Man’s body found beside highway in Bullock County

The Bullock County Sheriff’s Office has opened up a murder investigation after a man’s body was found beside a highway.

The victim was found Saturday morning in a ditch on Highway 51 in the Oak Grove community in Midway.

Family members told Action 8 News that the victim is 69-year-old James Tolbert.

No other details were made available.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency assisted in the investigation.

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