Topline: Police say the suspect attacked a man in a transient camp and dug a grave for him in the woods.
Published: March 25, 2025 7:00 am ET
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DELAND, FL — Authorities hunted down a Florida man accused of attempting to kill a man, even going as far as digging the victim a grave.
Giovanni Bubenik, 29, was arrested on a charge of attempted first-degree murder on Friday, March 21, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
He was tracked down while hiding near Evergreen Terrace with the help of K-9 “Red.”
Bubenik is accused of attacking a man in a transient camp on March 15, which left the adult male victim in critical condition.
Investigators say Bubenik struck the victim in the back of the head multiple times and dug a grave for him at the camp in the woods off International Speedway Boulevard and Stone Street, in DeLand, Florida.
The victim has since regained consciousness, but is believed to have significant long-term injury and memory loss, according to police.
Watch bodycam footage of police arresting Giovanni Bubenik:
Bubenik will be arraigned on April 10.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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DELAND, FL — Authorities hunted down a Florida man accused of attempting to kill a man, even going as far as digging the victim a grave.
Giovanni Bubenik, 29, was arrested on a charge of attempted first-degree murder on Friday, March 21, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
He was tracked down while hiding near Evergreen Terrace with the help of K-9 “Red.”
Bubenik is accused of attacking a man in a transient camp on March 15, which left the adult male victim in critical condition.
Investigators say Bubenik struck the victim in the back of the head multiple times and dug a grave for him at the camp in the woods off International Speedway Boulevard and Stone Street, in DeLand, Florida.
The victim has since regained consciousness, but is believed to have significant long-term injury and memory loss, according to police.
Watch bodycam footage of police arresting Giovanni Bubenik:
Bubenik will be arraigned on April 10.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Bodycam Footage Shows Moment Police Arrest Man Wanted on Attempted Murder Charges
Police say the suspect attacked a man in a transient camp and dug a grave for him in the woods.
By Jacob Charles
Published: March 25, 2025 7:00 am ET
DELAND, FL — Authorities hunted down a Florida man accused of attempting to kill a man, even going as far as digging the victim a grave.
Giovanni Bubenik, 29, was arrested on a charge of attempted first-degree murder on Friday, March 21, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
He was tracked down while hiding near Evergreen Terrace with the help of K-9 “Red.”
Bubenik is accused of attacking a man in a transient camp on March 15, which left the adult male victim in critical condition.
Investigators say Bubenik struck the victim in the back of the head multiple times and dug a grave for him at the camp in the woods off International Speedway Boulevard and Stone Street, in DeLand, Florida.
The victim has since regained consciousness, but is believed to have significant long-term injury and memory loss, according to police.
Watch bodycam footage of police arresting Giovanni Bubenik:
Bubenik will be arraigned on April 10.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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