Florida Man Shot Dad and mom ‘Using His Ass’ and ‘Upset’ About How A lot He Performed Video Video games: Sheriff

The Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace introduced Monday that 23-year-old Joseph Voigt is going through fees of homicide and tried homicide, after the demise of his father, 63-year-old Marvin Voigt, and the taking pictures of his mom, 58-year-old Susan Voigt, on December 7.

His arrest comes simply days after Joseph was launched from jail on December 1, following a battery arrest, based on FOX 13. In response to authorities, he is additionally been beforehand arrested for firing a weapon in a residential space.

Per the Sheriff’s Workplace, Susan known as 911 round 11:20pm, reporting her son had shot each herself and her husband. When the Bartow Police Division responded to the scene, Marvin was discovered lifeless with “obvious gunshot wounds and was mendacity deceased within the driveway,” whereas Susan was positioned with “a critical gunshot wound” inside the house.

Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker advised FOX 13 that Susan was discovered “sitting up on the sofa,” including, “She was alive. She had been shot within the head as soon as.” In response to the sheriff, she was transported to the hospital, the place she stays in vital — however secure — situation.

Joseph allegedly “fled” the scene, so a BOLO was issued for his automobile, per the sheriff. A pair hours later, round 2am, he was noticed in Orlando and pulled over.

When interviewed by deputies, Voigt allegedly admitted to taking pictures each his dad and mom — and, per the sheriff, advised them “his father was upset with him about spending the vast majority of his time enjoying video video games and ‘using his ass’ about making one thing of himself and getting a job” earlier than the taking pictures.

“Due to the speedy response of the Bartow Police Division this violent and harmful suspect was rapidly apprehended,” stated Sheriff Grady Judd in an announcement. “They requested for our help and we had been completely satisfied to oblige. My detectives will proceed their thorough investigation into this crime to make sure Voigt will face the complete penalties of his actions.”

“We’re deeply saddened by this tragic and mindless taking pictures,” added Chief Walker. “We sincerely recognize the help offered by the Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace and the Orlando Police Division on this case, which led to the fast arrest of the suspect, Joseph Voigt.”

“A spouse has misplaced her husband and principally misplaced a son additionally, on the finish of the day,” Walker additionally advised FOX 13. “So, it may be an actual powerful, powerful highway for her. I really feel actually dangerous for her.”

Joseph made his first look in courtroom this morning and is at present being held within the Orange County Jail, awaiting transport to Polk County, the place he’ll face homicide and tried homicide fees.