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WTVT reports Sheriff Grady Judd said in a press conference that a neighbor called the sheriff’s department because he had not heard from his friend, retired nurse John Torneo, 67, in several days. When a deputy arrived at his home in a retirement community, the neighbor informed her that Torneo had let a 19-year-old, Julian Trevino, move into his home with him in September. On Dec. 10, Torneo kicked Trevino out for not paying the rent or helping around the house, Judd said.
Retired nurse allegedly stabbed, disemboweled by his 19-year-old roommate after kicking him out for not paying the rent
After the sheriff's office began its investigation, it tracked down Torneo's credit card after Trevino allegedly used it at a Circle K store. Judd said Trevino then allegedly used one of Torneo's cards "at the pizza restaurant [where] he worked as a dishwasher." Judd made a crack at Trevino's expense, saying, "Helen Keller could have followed the leads this guy left. This is what we call a slow-pitch investigation."
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He is being held at the South County Jail without bond. His arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2026.
Retired nurse found 'disemboweled' after kicking out 19-year-old roommate: Police
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a neighbor in the Polo Park community called the sheriff’s office because he hadn’t seen his friend, 67-year-old John Torneo in a few days.
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The deputy, using the real-time crime center, discovered that the victim’s vehicle was traveling south on Highway 27.
Florida man beat, stabbed retired nurse to death with wine bottle & knife after being kicked out: PCSO
no good deed goes unpunished I guess
Retired nurse allegedly stabbed, disemboweled by his 19-year-old roommate after kicking him out for not paying the rent
After the sheriff's office began its investigation, it tracked down Torneo's credit card after Trevino allegedly used it at a Circle K store. Judd said Trevino then allegedly used one of Torneo's cards "at the pizza restaurant [where] he worked as a dishwasher." Judd made a crack at Trevino's expense, saying, "Helen Keller could have followed the leads this guy left. This is what we call a slow-pitch investigation."
[snip]
He is being held at the South County Jail without bond. His arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2026.
Retired nurse found 'disemboweled' after kicking out 19-year-old roommate: Police
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a neighbor in the Polo Park community called the sheriff’s office because he hadn’t seen his friend, 67-year-old John Torneo in a few days.
[snip]
The deputy, using the real-time crime center, discovered that the victim’s vehicle was traveling south on Highway 27.
Florida man beat, stabbed retired nurse to death with wine bottle & knife after being kicked out: PCSO
no good deed goes unpunished I guess
