Florida man accused of killing girlfriend and her mother
Authorities in St. Petersburg, Florida, are reeling from a gruesome crime that has left two women dead and a man charged with their murders. Kirk Hysell Jr., 41, is facing two counts of first-degree murder after allegedly killing his girlfriend and her mother.
The horrific incident unfolded just before 10:15 a.m. on a Saturday when a 911 caller reported finding two women dead in their home. When deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered 34-year-old Christina Donzero in a bedroom, the victim of multiple stab wounds. In the garage, they found 75-year-old Betti “Suzanne” Thevenet Donzero, also fatally stabbed.
According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, one of the women was suffocated and stabbed, while the other was stabbed and dismembered. The details of the crime are chilling and have shocked the community.
Hysell was found in the bathroom of the home with self-inflicted injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Detectives revealed that Hysell confessed to the killings, allegedly telling his daughter about the murders, which prompted her to call 911. The affidavit also mentions that Hysell directed family members to the bodies of the victims.
Officials disclosed that Hysell had planned to kill the entire family and even intended to harm other relatives. He reportedly expressed a willingness to commit the heinous acts again if given the chance.
Once Hysell is released from the hospital, he will be transferred to the Pinellas County Jail to await trial. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet revealed which body was dismembered in this disturbing case.
The community is grappling with the shock and horror of this senseless tragedy. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is working diligently to uncover the full extent of the crime and bring justice to the victims and their families.
As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of two innocent lives and grapples with the aftermath of such a heinous crime. It serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of vigilance in protecting loved ones from harm.
