2 men found slain in burning vehicle in Birmingham 1 month ago now identified
Two men found slain in a burning car in northeast Birmingham have now been officially identified, nearly a month after the horrific discovery.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday identified the victims as Antonio Kasey James, 20, of Pinson, and Ja’Calvin Demond Ball, 20, of Bessemer.
The discovery was made shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the 1600 block of 90th Place North. That is in the Airport Highlands neighborhood of the Airport Hills community.
Birmingham firefighters were called to the wooded area on a report of smoke. They arrived to find the sedan engulfed.
Once they extinguished the blaze, they found two bodies inside. Both were burned beyond recognition.
James was identified through DNA and dental record comparisons.
Ball was identified through DNA.
Authorities have not yet said how they were killed, but said they are victims of homicides.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.