Florida Man Charged in Gruesome Double Homicide Involving Dismemberment

Florida Man Charged in Gruesome Double Homicide Involving Dismemberment

Law enforcement officials have arrested a Florida man accused of the brutal killings of his girlfriend and her mother in St. Petersburg. The allegations include dismembering one of the victims, sparking a significant investigation by local authorities.

Kirk Hysell Jr., aged 41, now faces two counts of first-degree murder, as confirmed by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The shocking events occurred early Saturday morning, shortly before 10:15 a.m., when emergency services received a call reporting the deaths of two women in their residence.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered 34-year-old Christina Donzero, who was found dead in a bedroom with multiple stab wounds. The details revealed in a news release paint a picture of violence and tragedy.

According to deputies, the second victim, identified as 75-year-old Betti “Suzanne” Thevenet Donzero, was located in the garage, also the victim of fatal stab wounds. These heartbreaking discoveries followed a frantic 911 call from a family member, whose actions helped initiate the investigation.

Details of the Murders and Aftermath

The investigation further revealed that one of the women had been suffocated in addition to being stabbed to death, while the other victim was both stabbed and subsequently dismembered, as outlined in an arrest affidavit acquired by Fox News Digital.

Hysell was discovered in the bathroom of the home with