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Madelin Maria Cartaya Hernandez

Case from Jacksonville, FL dated May 19, 2016

Victim Details

Madelin Maria Cartaya Hernandez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Jacksonville

FL

2016-05-19

42

Madelin

Maria Cartaya Hernandez

07/17/2026

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Madelin Maria Cartaya Hernandez, a 42-year-old Cuban woman, was tragically found dead on May 19, 2016, in her Jacksonville, FL apartment. The incident was reported as an apparent murder-suicide. According to police reports, neighbors heard a loud argument followed by gunshots at the Silver Creek Apartments, located off Atlantic Boulevard near Southside Boulevard. When the authorities arrived, they discovered two bodies along with a weapon, indicating no further search for suspects was necessary. ...
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  • WJXT: Police ID woman killed in apparent murder-suicide
  • jacksonville.com: 2 dead at Jacksonville's Silver Creek Apartments; murder-suicide likely
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