http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/2/10/1276596/-Black-Man-in-Jasper-Texas-Found-With-Cut-Throat-And-Missing-Ear-Ruled-Accidental-Overdose
The feds were looking into this case the last I had heard. Them, along with the Texas Rangers. The woman who was working at the gas station/ convenience store was questioned about her account of what happened and whether or not she had a part in the incident. So far, she's keeping her mouth shut.