NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 11, 2026Hillsborough
Pinellas County deputy identified as suspect in kidnapping and murder of mother
A Pinellas County deputy, Troy Savetz, kidnapped and killed a mother of two at her home in Hudson before taking his own life. The incident occurred following a day the victim spent at the beach with her children.
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This incident involves the death of a civilian and the suicide of a law enforcement officer, raising questions regarding public safety and the conduct of personnel within the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Key Facts
- A Pinellas County deputy named Troy Savetz, age 47, is identified as the suspect.
- The victim was a mother of two children.
- The incident took place at the victim's home in Hudson, Florida.
- The victim and her children had spent the day at the beach prior to the incident.
- The suspect died by suicide in the front yard of the victim's home.
Who's Mentioned
locationPinellas County“Jurisdiction of the deputy involved.”other47“Age of the deputy”other24“Age of a person saved by the deputy in a prior incident”locationHudson“Location of the victim's home”personTroy Savetz“Pinellas County deputy involved in the incident”personBob Gualtieri“Pinellas County Sheriff”organizationPinellas County Sheriff's Office“Employer of the deputy”organizationWFLA“News outlet reporting the incident.”