MIDDLEBURG – The Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man found inside the burned vehicle found on Monday, April 6, as Reginald Eldrige Gantt of Jacksonville. The Clay …
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MIDDLEBURG – The Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man found inside the burned vehicle found on Monday, April 6, as Reginald Eldrige Gantt of Jacksonville.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle fire at County Road 218 and N. Mimosa Ave. near Kelly’s Country Kitchen and Russell’s Feed and Farm Supply. They found Gantt’s body inside the car, but they needed 16 days for the medical examiner to identify him. It was also determined that he was the victim of a homicide.
CCSO said Gantt’s white Lexus SUV was apparently parked at the scene since the morning of April 5; however, the fire didn’t start until the next afternoon.
This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If anyone has video surveillance during those time frames or has any information about this event, they are encouraged to call the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at (904) 264-6512 and ask for Det. Nicole Mosley. You can also remain anonymous by calling First Coast Crime Stoppers by dialing (866) 845-TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip through the SaferWatch app.
