- January 19, 2025
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Updated 2:58 p.m.
Nicholas Joel Cosentino, of St. Augustine, was identified as the man who was found hanging from a tree and unresponsive at 4:50 a.m. June 18, at 4 Kingswood Drive near the Palm Coast Cracker Barrel restaurant.
The male was pronounced deceased by the Palm Coast Fire Department at 5 a.m. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office Investigative Services Division and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene to conduct a death investigation. The Medical Examiner removed the body at 7 a.m. The crime scene was broken down by 8:14 a.m.
“We are still in the early stages of the death investigation but this appears to be a suicide,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Unfortunately it was done in a public place and people were able to see the scene when driving by. If you ever feel suicidal, please reach out for help. We extend our prayers to the family of the deceased.”
The name of the deceased is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat.
