Family of Giovanni Pelletier seeks answers in teen's death

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, whose body was found Friday in a pond near State Road 70, a week after he disappeared while on vacation. Though his body was recovered in Manatee County, he had ties to the Central Florida community, and his family is demanding a thorough investigation.

What we know:

Giovanni Pelletier, 18, was found dead in a pond near State Road 70 in Manatee County a week after disappearing while on vacation.

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He was last seen exiting his cousin’s car on the side of a highway in the early morning hours of Aug. 1, reportedly acting erratically. Multiple Florida law enforcement agencies, including the Br

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