Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Missing North Carolina Teen Found Dead in Florida Pond
A teenager named Giovanni disappeared after telling his mom he needed help.
He was found dead in a pond in Florida.
His family was very upset because the police had already looked in that area and didn't find anything.
A private investigator, who was also looking for him, ended up finding his body.
The police are still trying to figure out what happened to him.
A missing North Carolina teen was found dead in a Florida retention pond.
Giovanni Pelletier's body was discovered after he went missing to meet his estranged father.
Pelletier's remains were found in an area previously searched by authorities.
A private investigation company discovered the body, not the authorities.
An investigation into the teen's death is ongoing.
- Who
- Giovanni Pelletier, an 18-year-old, was found dead.
- What
- The body of a missing North Carolina teen, Giovanni Pelletier, was found in a Florida retention pond.
- When
- Giovanni was reported missing on August 1, and his body was discovered later.
- Where
- The body was found in a retention pond off I-75 in Florida.
- Why
- The reason for his death is currently under investigation.
Family's Perspective
Authorities' Actions
Search Efforts
Family's Perspective
Authorities missed the body during initial search.
Authorities' Actions
Authorities conducted a search but did not find anything.
- Victim
- Giovanni Pelletier
- Age
- 18
- Location of Discovery
- Retention pond off I-75, Florida
- Involved Agencies
- Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), private investigation company
- Status
- Investigation ongoing