{"id":218047,"date":"2026-04-03T22:47:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218047\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T22:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:47:08","slug":"jso-investigating-in-custody-death-of-former-inmate-at-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218047\/","title":{"rendered":"JSO investigating in-custody death of former inmate at hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Francisco Juan Torres Torres is a former inmate who died at a hospital under JSO custody. (WJXT,  Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office Cold Case Unit is investigating the death of a 64-year-old former inmate who died at a local hospital Friday, the agency said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Detectives were notified at 12:20 p.m. that Francisco Juan Torres Torres had died. Torres Torres was taken to the hospital on March 30 after he appeared to suffer a medical issue and remained under care until his death.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">He was arrested on Dec. 30, 2025, on charges that included operating while a driver\u2019s license was revoked for a habitual traffic offense; resisting an officer without violence; improper display of tag; no motor vehicle registration; no proof of insurance; and operating a loud stereo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Torres Torres was released from police custody on Thursday while still at the hospital, the sheriff\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The investigation into the circumstances of his death is ongoing. The medical examiner\u2019s final determination on the cause of death is pending, and no foul play is suspected at this time, the agency said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorJonathan Lundy headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/JLundy\/\" title=\"View Jonathan Lundy&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Lundy<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. 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