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In a tragic turn of events, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has charged a man with second-degree murder following the death of his mother. The incident unfolded over the weekend and has left the local community in shock.
Authorities revealed that Jacqueline Jones-Garrison, aged 62, was discovered deceased under suspicious circumstances on Friday, January 30. The police responded to a call regarding a battery at a residence located on Bleinheim Place in the Hidden Hills neighborhood around 8:05 p.m. that evening.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered 31-year-old Avery Garrison, who informed them that his mother required medical attention. However, upon entering the home, they found Jacqueline Jones-Garrison unresponsive in a bedroom. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Signs of a struggle were evident in the room, and it was later determined that she had been strangled.
Avery Garrison was swiftly identified as a suspect in the case and taken into custody the following morning. As of Monday, he remains held without bond in the Duval County jail, facing charges of second-degree murder. The investigation continues as the community grapples with this heartbreaking incident.
Garrison was quickly identified as the suspect and arrested the next morning. He remained in the Duval County jail without bond on Monday.
“Our hearts go out to Jones-Garrison’s family and friends at this time,” the agency said in a social media post.