A Dothan man has been charged in the neglect death of a 70-year-old man.

Police and fire medics were dispatched at noon Monday on a medical call at a home in the 700 block of Shirley Street.

When they arrived, they found James Edward Jackson dead inside.

Officer said the home was in disarray.

“It was clear, after an inspection of the victim, that he had not been properly cared for by his caretaker,” said Dothan Police Chief William E. Benny. “The victim had obvious signs of neglect, which prompted an investigation.”

Jackson’s caretaker, 59-year-old Willie Sam Wymes, gave inconsistent statements that were easily disproved, Benny said.

Wymes is charged with manslaughter in Jackson’s death.

“Individuals caring for elderly individuals have a responsibility to provide necessary food, shelter, and medical care when needed,” Benny said. “The inaction of Wymes in caring for Jackson made this charge appropriate.”

Wymes is being held in the Houston County Jail. The investigation is ongoing.