Pasco murder suspect admitted entire missing family was killed, burned in fire pit, deputies said

The murder suspect in the case of a missing Pasco County family told detectives that the bodies of all four family members were burned in his fire pit, according to an arrest affidavit.
The document reveals new details in the missing persons case-turned-death investigation of Rain Mancini, 26; Phillip Zilliot II, 25; Karma Zilliot, 6; and Phillip Zilliot III, 5.
On Thursday, June 13, Pasco County deputies said they received a call from a woman claiming that 25-year-old Rory Atwood FaceTimed her brother asking for help burning trash. The brother reportedly saw a puddle of blood and "adult and child bodies" in the background of the video call.
This information led deputies to Atwood's home on Nottingham Trail in Hudson. Atwood told detectives he last saw the Mancini/Zilliot family at their shared home on June 12, according to the affidavit. Deputies said they didn't find anything suspicious at the home but noted that the fire pit was "smoldering and smoking."
On Friday, June 14, deputies said they received a call from another person who told them Atwood admitted to killing his roommates and their children, the Mancini/Zilliot family.
Deputies returned to Atwood's home that same day. On this visit, Atwood told them he evicted the family two weeks prior for not paying rent.
The affidavit says another detective interviewed Atwood who told them they "might find horse bones" on the property and asked how fast human flesh would decompose.
Deputies, cadaver dogs and forensic scientists searched the home again - this time they reportedly found:
signs of "intense heat" from a fire in the backyard
the missing family's belongings
"small skeletal remains" and human "soft tissue" the cadaver dog pulled from the fire pit
"human long bone fragments" and "apparent human vertebrae" on the surface of the fire pit
Detectives also noted that the cadaver dog showed a change in behavior on the house's front porch, possibly indicating that it "smelled a diluted odor or couldn't pinpoint the exact locations of human remains."
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[@MarciaDiehl-wy5rw]

So he admitted to witnesses that he murdered the entire family....then goes to court to plead not guilty. What a screwed up justice system we have.

[@civillady13]

Standard procedure.

[@pulaski1]

You have to plead "not guilty" for there to be a trial. If you plead "guilty" the judge moves straight to sentencing. So in this case, he could have killed the father and claim self defense, but would have to plead "not guilty" to present that argument and any evidence. I'm skeptical that there is much to say about killing the rest of the family, especially the children. The system isn't perfect, but it works OK most of the time, allowing the accused to present a defence, which is better than any system that allows summary judgement without proper hearings of witnesses and presentation of evidence.

[@Cubanflowers]

hi.. yes because they were late.on.. the rent..this is terrible.. but..i'm a landlord...and luckily i dont go through that no rent madness.....anyway..poor babies!.... be blessed

[@GenX7119]

Our justice system isn't screwed up! It is the people that voted the judges and politicians in who also appointed these judges, also that is how the system was made, innocent unil proven guilty, because believe it not plenty of people were innocent after they were charged, get it now and learn about the justice system before you try to down it🤡

[@seymourbutts4654]

Is ignorance a virtue for you people ?

[@strikezonefishingadventures]

So sad... looks like a walking candidate for capital punishment!!!!! No one who could do something like this can ever be rehabilitated. Why waste tax payer money keeping such a monster alive?

[@lizzieb6311]

Yep….fire pit….

[@kevint1911]

Because many folks in modern society do not have the stomach for the death penalty.

[@DavidStriker]

Jesus Christ, why are so many innocent families and children being senselessly killed 😡

[@timguillory6339]

Because Ronnie closed the mental health facilities and republicans refuse to give us healthcare 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JenJenCoco]

Because of a lack of Jesus Christ in people’s lives. It’s evil. It’s in the Bible.

[@barbaraeslick558]

Toxic masculinity

[@MarciaDiehl-wy5rw]

Satan is very real.

[@DarkmanRides]

​@@barbaraeslick558Barbara Wawa then explain it when the mothers are killing their children too?

[@christopherhazell420]

D e a t h P e n a l.t y

[@simonealexander6907]

Wtf..people are unhinged

[@anthonymorris4211]

Does that mean they're crazy?

[@ForApps-tp1dt]

⚪️⚪️

[@rooster1012]

Just another day here in Florida the "Red" Kingdom where crime goes to thrive.

[@6foot7sun]

Nah they’re just pilgrims

[@simonealexander6907]

@@anthonymorris4211 yes lol

[@mariasiburt1755]

OMG!....WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS WORLD!.....THE DEVIL IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD!...PRAY AMERICA PRAY!

[@oldbtchsgaming2858]

Who are you praying to?if there is a god he predisposed this correct? All knowing?

[@scarir12]

2 Timothy 3:1-5 KJV. Devil is the god of this world for now, Ephesians 6:11-16 KJV. The Gospel, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV. Peace.

[@drexlspivey3047]

The devil is made up nonsense. Stop it.

[@alphaomega5909]

SOOO, let me understand your logic here. Essentially youre saying ALL the praying last 2000 yrs meant NOTHING?😅😅😅

[@morningflowerB]

Such a beautiful family. RIP ❤

[@MWatsula]

Well fed

[@SMcCaskill]

Othram is the lab that solved the murder of Carla Walker of Fort Worth after 46 years.

[@icare4you123]

Two more children robbed of their lives. No one has the right to take the life of another.

[@DistrustHumanz]

Welp, I guess millions of potential murderers just learned that fire can destroy DNA...

[@Buddymycat568]

Yes, very detailed.

[@Cmunic8]

This is something that you didn’t know? It’s common knowledge. Same with bleach and other chemicals…it’s not a secret

[@davidjones8043]

Who didn't already know that

[@WhitneySt0rmy]

I figured only children would not know that.

[@juliaweber212]

So horrible

[@bbrcummins1984]

We have a generation problem folks

[@anthonymorris4211]

All American monster

[@gdiup9241]

Person not brought up knowing how to resolve issues with others in a humane way. Prolly not his first time.

[@davidjones8043]

No he was just on meth and coke

[@davidjones8043]

And also had glaring mental issues

[@alexarango4112]

How about dental records?? RIP to the family. 😢

[@BrandonSmith-qx8jx]

You think people in Hudson go to the dentist?

[@Valeriewells1965]

Anyone notice how there are more murders like this , horrific? I believe Satan's time is short and demons are loose. Turn to Jesus before its too late. Evil is upon us.

[@bettysmith4641]

Amen 🙏

[@Buddymycat568]

Perilous times.

[@ForApps-tp1dt]

⚪️⚪️

[@marthabonelli3093]

Yes indeed.

[@magaareinbredhillbillies]

it's the sheep dewormer people during covid.

[@topdog8678]

Stay strapped folks!!

[@bonnieyoung4037]

Doesn’t Florida have death penalty?

[@strongmermaid4651]

Yes but it takes like 30 yrs

[@lynncollver6067]

Evil spirits love to do things like this . Follow Jesus .

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

There is no Jesus

[@NanaWilson-px9ij]

He forgives you for saying that.

[@MarieJones-eb7bi]

Soon all this will end😢

[@lynncollver6067]

Not this guy's first rodeo I am betting . What a nightmare 😢

[@davidjones8043]

It actually is... I know his ex best friend. The guy he killed was their mutual friend. The guy has been doing meth lately and for the last several months has been going off the deep end with weird delusions and schizo type messages. My friend stopped talking to him a couple months ago. This is WILD

[@davidjones8043]

Also, they got into an argument over cocaine... Which led to this

[@kittyfeline6857]

Evil is a human condition, no super natural element required. 😮

[@davidjones8043]

You're so wrong

[@marymckay7154]

He said he did it....

[@Denvermorgan2000]

My this is terrible.

[@Bethoflife]

Crimes like this were almost unheard of when I was growing up, but now these crimes are common ! There are more people now, but I blame the internet & social media more than anything.

[@6foot7sun]

Pilgrims are still alive

[@davidjones8043]

​@@6foot7sunwhat does that even mean? What a weird comment

[@6foot7sun]

@@davidjones8043it’s weird if you’ haven’t read a book or 2. Or at least went to middle school.. you get off your sister..

[@KnucklesWTD]

People going missing and getting killed is not unheard of this is literally what most horror movies are based on

[@WhitneySt0rmy]

The most well known serial k i l l e r s are from the days before the Internet. I'm not saying social media isn't a problem, but terrible things like this have always happened.

[@tchlin]

Need to get meth off the steets somehow.

[@BillyCrystal-hc5jp]

Has nothing to do with drugs chief. I done speed for 30 years never once thought about doing something violent

[@ForApps-tp1dt]

​@BillyCrystal-hc5jp this is the ⚪️ man's scapegoat...whenever it's a white, blame it on being drunk, being a meth head, or call them a Democrat. Shifty shifty people. Gaslight kings and queens. If a ⚫️ does something, it's the whole community...if a ⚪️ does something, he's either a meth head or a Democrat. Immediate separation from the rest of the population. This is why judgement is upon you people.

[@doublebreasted1422]

​@BillyCrystal-hc5jp that's you. That is not the case for some users.

[@6foot7sun]

Need to take accountability

[@TheHeavyassaulter]

It's alcohol..

[@janebraido5598]

Prayers go out to family and friends Rest in peace

[@Jackhandless]

This is absolutely horrifying. Those poor little babies didn't deserve that. Oy

[@OleRustyKettle]

So very sad!

[@nette5673]

Florida? Sounds more like Detroit and NY

[@user-vc8lu5vm3p]

Not NY

[@Mmmmkaaay]

Florida has tons of creeps. Trust me.

[@davidpulido2942]

Well, condolences to that family. But I believe Florida still frys them.

[@janevanreenen8768]

🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@user-pp7xr8gd1n]

💔💔💔💔

[@PAVEL-JAKL]

Wow

[@madreep]

Who does that?

[@LadyBirch]

Hudson in what state?

[@DrenchedInDrama]

Florida

[@jewlzn7130]

Florida, huh? Say less

[@tinareichenberger7910]

You shouldn't tell people what works and doesn't for a crime lab. If more demonic people see that.. you station should be held accountable for reporting stuff like that.

[@laurieo877]

That info is already online schooling some sick demented humans.

[@JESUSLOVESYOU.150]

😭

[@metalbarbie7226]

WTH

[@smithwilliam6837]

Still in jail ! But it won't be long before his parents get him outta jail

[@pepperprovasnik]

Offram is the last company that should be hired!!

[@stephwiller9089]

Death penalty? Is that a thing here?

[@dixienormiss8192]

💐🕊

[@marcusorion4465]

Usual suspect

[@RyanMiller-vn5kz]

No. They took over Chelan county courthouse.

[@lifesimmercanada5401]

Jesus Christ 😮

[@MWatsula]

Was thinking about making the Hudson area my next home..umm maybe not

[@anthonymorris4211]

It's not proximity, it's humanity. No escape

[@DrenchedInDrama]

A lot of meth

[@KohalaLover]

Deputies went out the first time and found nothing suspicious?!The fire pit was smoldering. The stench from the dead bodies must have been overwhelming but deputy dawgs didn’t notice anything amiss. Florida.

[@janevanreenen8768]

😮😮😮

[@poollife777]

By the time it gets smoldering that particular smell is no longer there Mr smarty pants.

[@KohalaLover]

@@poollife777 🐂 💩

[@JadenYukifan28]

This is confusing, he claimed to have murdered the Parents, but the Reporter said that all four were found in the firepit. So, how were the other two killed? Not saying that killing is a good thing, but still...

[@laurieo877]

I think he just didn't want to admit to killing the kids too.

[@JadenYukifan28]

@@laurieo877 It's still confusing to me, I mean if someone had just murdered a family, surely the Police would reveal how the person did it.

[@19birdgang33swoop]

A scholar and a gentleman. An upstanding citizen and pillar of righteousness in his community.....blame his parents, they birthed and raised an animal.

[@linettehall9848]

Death Penalty: family was distroyed by evil 🔥 sorry RIP 🙏 prayers 😢

[@Mmmmkaaay]

Well it's Pasco cnty so...

[@kakerosa5466]

Pure darkness. Always in the south , what makes such evil ?how do you kill babies? My heart is in pieces, 😭

[@brandiwhitley5798]

It's not always in the south. Look at the demon that killed a 3 year old outside a shopping mall in Ohio not too long ago

[@brandiwhitley5798]

It's not always the south, dude

[@MarciaDiehl-wy5rw]

You're correct. Evil and demonic activity never happens in the north, east, or west. Those parts of the US are as pure as the driven snow. /sarc

[@jewlzn7130]

It's something about Florida that just seems to evoke this insanity

[@timguillory6339]

Ah florida

[@JenJenCoco]

It happens everywhere. This is savage behavior not limited to Florida.

[@zed316]

@@JenJenCoco yeah, but it's mostly Florida.

[@faith-dwoods]

cra-cra

[@6foot7sun]

I’ll say it. Usual suspects!!!!

[@6foot7sun]

Pilgrims

[@DrenchedInDrama]

Meth

[@black_conservative45]

THE USUAL SUSPECTS!👻👻👻👻

[@astartejones4841]

🎯

[@ForApps-tp1dt]

I'm so sick of their culture.

[@IAMmyMOTHERandFATHER]

Hey y'all, we send you the Miracle of Hist Loust (Love) to help in every way that makes sense and absorb your energy to make a Sun.

[@g-dcomplex1609]

Pass go county florda

[@poollife777]

Ain't you just cute not

[@kellycarver2500]

The guy must have took the you know what and been drinking milk lately.

[@crystalkearns6910]

Y’all give to much info out and criminals know what not to do it’s just making it harder for authorities to find the killer

[@robertward8035]

Life in the MAGA paradise 😎

[@laurieo877]

Life EVERYWHERE now.

[@hologramhouse729]

The Crispies

[@poempadgett4664]

Your few 🧠 cells.

[@kathleenharris6124]

So stupidly obnoxious since people, including young children have lost their life. With a heartless comment

[@ForApps-tp1dt]

Isn't their culture just lovely?

[@TheHeavyassaulter]

Its funny you animals will act a victim soon enough..

[@teresacollins9218]

The REAL usual suspect!

[@black_conservative45]

W-H-I-T-E-S. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@greggkniss4392]

Wow, why is it people do these disgusting things....( Not always mental illiness)....people these days are so easy to anger and kill with no thought or remorse...sick. American entitlement is part fo the problem and over indulgent parenting.....SAD

[@paulg3012]

Usual suspect

[@astartejones4841]

🎯

[@ForApps-tp1dt]

Such great contributions to society these people have made, especially all the inventions they stole and claimed as their own.

[@Jim-qc4zk]

​@@ForApps-tp1dtEssa isa liar

[@thomasbrooker6970]

Usual suspect