PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) held a press conference Saturday to address the recent discovery of human remains in Hiudon. This comes as the search for a missing family of 4 in the area continues.
Sheriff Chris Nocco said they could not yet confirm the human remains were that of a member of the missing family, including Rain Mancini, Phillip Zilliot III, Karma Zilliot & Phillip Zilliot II.
A suspect, Rory Atwood, is in custody, and his property is being searched.
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The investigation began after a series of events that started with an argument at the suspect Rory Atwood’s residence on Wednesday night.
By Friday afternoon, human remains, believed to be those of the missing family, were discovered on Atwood’s property.
Atwood has been charged with first-degree homicide based on statements he made and the evidence collected. However, the identities of the remains are yet to be confirmed by the medical examiner.
The Sheriff emphasized the importance of public assistance in the ongoing investigation and urged anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office directly. He also expressed condolences for the families of the victims and acknowledged the difficulty of the case.
Key Points:
- Human remains found: Believed to be those of the missing family.
- Suspect charged: Rory Atwood charged with first-degree homicide.
- Ongoing investigation: Missing person case remains open, leads are being pursued.
- Public assistance needed: Anyone with information urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
- Difficult case: Sheriff expressed condolences for the victims’ families.
Additional Information:
- The investigation started with a delayed report from friends of the suspect.
- Human remains were discovered with the help of K9 units and forensic teams.
- The investigation is complex and involves multiple agencies.
- The Sheriff’s Office is committed to finding answers for the families.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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