Mother Charged with Second-Degree Homicide in Son's Death in Land O' Lakes

Homicide Investigation in Pasco County

• 💔 A tragic death of a six-year-old has sent shockwaves through a quiet Pasco County neighborhood.
• 🚨 Pasco County Sheriff's Office arrested 40-year-old Justine Morz for second-degree homicide in connection with her son's death.
• 📍 The incident occurred on Drexel Road in Land O' Lakes over the weekend.

Details of the Incident

• 📞 Morz reportedly reported the incident to dispatch around 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.
• 🏠 Investigators were present at the scene on Drexel Road, with yellow tape blocking off part of the street and a house.

Suspect's Background

• 👩‍🏫 Justine Morz is employed by the Pasco County Schools as itinerant staff.
• 💬 Neighbors described her as seeming like a nice lady, with one neighbor mentioning she believed Morz was a school teacher.

Community Reaction

• 🏘️ Residents expressed shock and disbelief, with one neighbor stating they never imagined such an event would happen in their neighborhood.
• 🌍 Another resident commented that trouble can happen anywhere, despite moving to the area for its perceived quietness.