Jacksonville authorities say three recent deaths of women found across the city over three days are being investigated separately and are not the result of a single serial killer. Victims include 24-year-old Cherrish Nunley, who was found shot in a parking lot, and Tiffany Felton, whose body was discovered beneath a bridge. Police have not announced any arrests and urged residents to avoid spreading unverified rumors while detectives follow the evidence.
Not a Serial Killer, Police Say: Jacksonville Investigates Three Women's Deaths in Three Days
Jacksonville authorities say three recent deaths of women found across the city over three days are being investigated separately and are not the result of a single serial killer. Victims include 24-year-old Cherrish Nunley, who was found shot in a parking lot, and Tiffany Felton, whose body was discovered beneath a bridge. Police have not announced any arrests and urged residents to avoid spreading unverified rumors while detectives follow the evidence.
09:51 AM, 11/21/2025Security
Jacksonville authorities urged calm after three women were found dead in separate locations across the city over a three-day span. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) said investigators are treating each death as an individual case and denied social media claims that a single serial killer is responsible.
"JSO is aware of rumors circulating about a serial killer on the loose in Jacksonville. We can confirm these claims are FALSE. Our detectives are investigating recent homicide cases that involve female victims, following the facts and evidence in each case. We will share updates as soon as we are able, but we want to reassure the community there is no danger to the public related to these incidents."
What happened
The incidents occurred over a weekend and into Monday. On Saturday, 24-year-old Cherrish Nunley, a mother of two, was found fatally shot in a parking lot. Friends and family set up a fundraiser describing her as a devoted mother whose life was taken in a violent act.
On Sunday, the body of Tiffany Felton was discovered beneath a bridge on Blanding Boulevard. Community outreach coordinator AJ Jordan described the discovery as "an unnecessary killing" and expressed sadness at the circumstances in which her body was left.
On Monday, deputies responded to a rooming house in the Phoenix neighborhood where another woman was found unresponsive; details about her death have not been released publicly.
Investigation and public guidance
Investigators say the cases do not appear to be connected at this stage. Police have not announced any arrests or publicly identified suspects linked to these deaths. Authorities emphasized that rumors and speculative social media posts can hinder investigations and cause unnecessary alarm.
The sheriff’s office asked residents to avoid sharing unverified information and to report any credible tips to investigators so detectives can focus on evidence and leads. Officials said they will provide updates as new, confirmed information becomes available.
If you have information related to any of these incidents, contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office or use official tip lines rather than posting unverified claims online.