Investigation Launched into Circumstances Surrounding Death of 64-Year-Old Renae Ray Carter in Jacksonville Jail

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Renae Ray Carter, a 64-year-old inmate who died while in solitary confinement. The incident has prompted an investigation into the events leading up to Carter’s death.

According to a statement released by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 5. The Cold Case Unit of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was alerted to an in-custody incident involving an inmate in medical distress. When detectives arrived at the scene, they discovered that Carter was housed in an isolation cell.

The events leading up to Carter’s distress began on Monday evening when he was reportedly observed walking around outside his dorm before returning and lying down. Corrections officers attempted to communicate with Carter through the cell door during their regular rounds. However, when Carter did not respond after midnight, concerns were raised about his well-being. Corrections officers suspected a medical emergency and sought assistance from the jail medical staff.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department promptly responded but unfortunately pronounced Carter deceased at 12:30 a.m. Preliminary information suggests that Carter may have experienced an undetermined medical episode. However, there are no indications at this stage that his death was caused by any prior interactions with other inmates or officers.

Carter had been taken into custody on November 22 for Trespass on Property of Another and Defies Order to Leave. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing, with the Medical Examiner’s Office set to determine the cause of death following an autopsy.

As the investigation continues, Action News Jax is working to obtain further details.