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Madelin Maria Cartaya Hernandez

Death by Force
Case Description
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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. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Madelin Maria Cartaya Hernandez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Jacksonville

    FL

    2016-05-19

    42

    Madelin

    Maria Cartaya Hernandez

    11/28/2025

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    I can't stop thinking about Madelin's story and how it shines a spotlight on the issue of domestic v... ...Read More
    09/04/2024
    It's been weighing on my mind how the community in Jacksonville has reacted to the loss of Madelin M... ...Read More
    05/07/2024
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