On August 25, 2023, a distressing incident unfolded in the Regency neighborhood as two 4-year-old children were discovered lifeless in a residence, as confirmed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO). The children were found unresponsive around noon when an adult visited a home on Cromwell Road. Emergency responders made attempts to revive them but were unable to do so.
JSO reports that there were no apparent signs of trauma on the children. The cause of their deaths remains uncertain. Detectives are conducting interviews with all individuals present in the home and have obtained a search warrant for further investigation. The Department of Children and Families has been notified.
The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.