The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is currently piecing together the events that led to the death of a woman found in her Atlantic Beach home on Tuesday. The woman, who is believed to have been in her 70s, was discovered by a neighbor on Sailfish Drive at approximately 2:40 p.m. and was not seen alive since the previous Thursday, as neighbors reported to First Coast News.
Authorities have detained one person to thoroughly interview regarding their possible involvement in the incident. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, which has taken over the investigation from the Atlantic Beach Police Department, has not yet confirmed the cause of death or if there were any signs of foul play, a detail that remains unclear.
The homicide and crime scene units of Jacksonville were quick to respond to the scene, now aiming to coordinate a meticulous investigation with the ABPD. Details surrounding potential injuries have not been disclosed at this time, according to a briefing mentioned by Action News Jax.
The Sheriff's Office claims ignorance on whether the woman had been in any trouble prior to her disappearance, emphasizing the investigation's nascent stage. "It is still early in the investigation," JSO stated to First Coast News.
