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Woman’s body found covered with blankets in Durkeeville backyard, Jacksonville police say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A woman’s body was found covered with blankets in the backyard of a home in the Durkeeville neighborhood Monday morning.

It happened in the 1600 block of West 15th Street near Grunthal Street.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one person has been detained for questioning.

Investigators said that on Sunday night, someone heard a woman yell, “Help, he’s going to kill me!” Someone else reported hearing gunshots police said.

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On Monday, a friend came looking for the victim and found blood and the body under blankets.

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