A tragic incident unfolded in St. Petersburg, Florida, when a man allegedly murdered his girlfriend and her mother before attempting suicide, according to local law enforcement. Kirk Hysell Jr., 41, is facing two counts of first-degree murder following the deaths of his girlfriend, 34-year-old Christina Donzero, and her mother, 75-year-old Betti “Suzanne” Thevenet Donzero.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office released a statement indicating that the incident came to light when Hysell’s daughter dialed 911 around 10 a.m. on Saturday. She had received a call from her father confessing to the murders. Deputies arrived at the scene on the 5200 block of 108th Street North and discovered a gruesome sight.
Upon entering the residence, they found Christina Donzero in a bedroom, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Her mother was discovered in the garage, also suffering from multiple stab wounds. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Hysell was found in the bathroom with several self-inflicted injuries. He was rushed to the hospital by paramedics. According to the deputies, Hysell confessed to both murders and revealed a chilling plan. He allegedly stated that he had initially intended to kill the entire family. He also expressed a disturbing intent to kill his other family members and warned that he would repeat his actions if he were to be released.
The suspect and the victims were all residing together in the same house. As of now, the motive behind the brutal killings remains unclear. No probable cause arrest affidavit has been made available yet. Hysell is currently in the hospital and will be transferred to the Pinellas County Jail upon his release.
The investigation into this horrifying incident is still ongoing. The community is left reeling from the shock of this violent act, and the authorities are working diligently to uncover the details surrounding this tragic event.