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JSO: Foul play suspected after woman's body found in Moncrief home

Jacksonville, FL — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman's body was found inside a home in the Moncrief area.

According to JSO, officers and a JFRD crew found the body inside the home on Frank E Avenue, after getting a call to check on the well-being of an individual.

JSO has now identified the victim as 61-year-old  Cassandra Valentin. Police haven’t released the manner of death, however, police did say they do suspect foul play in her death and that they are treating the incident as a murder. The incident report says Valentin was found in the hallway of the home, after first responders breached the rear door.

If you have any information, you're urged to contact JSO at their non-emergency number, at (904) 630-0500. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers and be eligible for a possible $3,000 reward by calling 1-866-845-TIPS.

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