Deaths in Custody
Died in custody

Antonio Rafeal Hernandez

51 years old · died February 12, 2026 · Duval County, Florida

Antonio Rafeal Hernandez, 51, died at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, after he was taken there from Jacksonville Sheriff's Office custody on January 26 because of an ongoing medical concern. He was placed on life support, and his family took part in the end-of-life decisions made before he died. The Sheriff's Office said the Medical Examiner's Office is determining the cause of death and that no foul play is suspected.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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