The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman died at a local hospital on Friday, one week after she was involved in a fight with a cellmate at the Duval County Jail.

Virginia Hampton, 58, was re-arrested and accused of committing battery in a detention facility for her alleged role in the incident, JSO said.

According to police, Jema Schunke, 47, was taken to the hospital in the late evening hours on Aug. 15 after she was found unresponsive in her cell.

JSO said medical aid was immediately provided to Schunke before Jacksonville Fire and Rescue personnel took her to the hospital.

"Jail Administration were notified shortly after she arrived at the ER, that Ms. Schunke’s injuries were potentially life-threatening," JSO said, which led to cold case detectives being notified.

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