Jacksonville is grappling with the aftermath of two homicides that occurred last month, with the arrest of a man connected to both crimes. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shared an update on social media, detailing how 37-year-old Curtis Asberry now faces double murder charges for the killings of Maurice Solomon and Tiffany Felton. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office social media post, officers initially responded to a call on November 15 and discovered the body of Solomon, aged 27, along East 15th Street. A day later, Felton, 35, was found deceased under a bridge on Blanding Boulevard.
In an unfortunate twist, Asberry was originally arrested on November 17 on unrelated charges, the day following Felton's murder. The investigations into the deaths of Solomon and Felton have since been connected to Asberry through meticulous detective work. The medical examiner's office concluded both deaths to be homicides, which led to Asberry being charged with their murders on December 12, as noted in the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office social media post.
Community response to the crimes was marked by confusion and fear as rumors of a serial killer circulated online. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office clarified that Felton's case is not related to those rumors or to the other women's killings being investigated, one leading to an arrest and the other remaining active. In a statement, they affirmed their effort, "Our hearts are with the families and friends of both victims, and we’ll continue to seek justice for the two of them."
As the Jacksonville community grapples with the weight of these events, officials urge patience and trust in the judicial process, acknowledging that, "These investigations take time but we can assure you we work hard to hold those responsible accountable," as noted by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
