Topline: The man’s mother was seriously injured in the shooting.
Published: April 10, 2025 7:00 am ET
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Joseph Voigt (via Polk County Sheriff's Office)
BARTOW, FL — A Florida man has admitted to shooting his parents because they were “riding his ass” to get a job and stop playing video games.
WFLA reported 23-year-old Joseph Voigt has pled guilty to second-degree murder and other charges.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., when Susan Voigt, 58, reported that her son, Joseph Voigt, had shot both she and her husband, Marvin Voigt, 63.
When police arrived at the residence in Bartow, Florida, Marvin Voigt was found with apparent gunshot wounds and was lying dead in the driveway.
Susan Voigt was located inside the residence with a serious gunshot wound. She told officers that her son, had shot them both, and fled the scene.
Marvin Voigt was pronounced dead at the scene. Susan was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
A BOLO (Be On the Look Out) notice was issued for the vehicle Joseph Voigt was driving, to all law enforcement agencies in Polk County and surrounding counties. At approximately 2:00 a.m., Voigt’s vehicle was spotted in Orlando on International Drive. The Orlando Police Department conducted a felony traffic stop on Voigt’s vehicle, and took him into custody.
Voigt admitted to police to shooting both his father and mother. He said his father was upset with him about spending the majority of his time playing video games and “riding his ass” about making something of himself and getting a job, police said.
Authorities noted Joseph Voigt’s previous criminal history included arrests for firing a weapon in a residential area, and battery.
Sentencing date for Voigt has not been determined.
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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Joseph Voigt (via Polk County Sheriff's Office)
BARTOW, FL — A Florida man has admitted to shooting his parents because they were “riding his ass” to get a job and stop playing video games.
WFLA reported 23-year-old Joseph Voigt has pled guilty to second-degree murder and other charges.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., when Susan Voigt, 58, reported that her son, Joseph Voigt, had shot both she and her husband, Marvin Voigt, 63.
When police arrived at the residence in Bartow, Florida, Marvin Voigt was found with apparent gunshot wounds and was lying dead in the driveway.
Susan Voigt was located inside the residence with a serious gunshot wound. She told officers that her son, had shot them both, and fled the scene.
Marvin Voigt was pronounced dead at the scene. Susan was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
A BOLO (Be On the Look Out) notice was issued for the vehicle Joseph Voigt was driving, to all law enforcement agencies in Polk County and surrounding counties. At approximately 2:00 a.m., Voigt’s vehicle was spotted in Orlando on International Drive. The Orlando Police Department conducted a felony traffic stop on Voigt’s vehicle, and took him into custody.
Voigt admitted to police to shooting both his father and mother. He said his father was upset with him about spending the majority of his time playing video games and “riding his ass” about making something of himself and getting a job, police said.
Authorities noted Joseph Voigt’s previous criminal history included arrests for firing a weapon in a residential area, and battery.
Sentencing date for Voigt has not been determined.
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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Joseph Voigt (via Polk County Sheriff's Office)
BARTOW, FL — A Florida man has admitted to shooting his parents because they were “riding his ass” to get a job and stop playing video games.
WFLA reported 23-year-old Joseph Voigt has pled guilty to second-degree murder and other charges.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., when Susan Voigt, 58, reported that her son, Joseph Voigt, had shot both she and her husband, Marvin Voigt, 63.
When police arrived at the residence in Bartow, Florida, Marvin Voigt was found with apparent gunshot wounds and was lying dead in the driveway.
Susan Voigt was located inside the residence with a serious gunshot wound. She told officers that her son, had shot them both, and fled the scene.
Marvin Voigt was pronounced dead at the scene. Susan was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
A BOLO (Be On the Look Out) notice was issued for the vehicle Joseph Voigt was driving, to all law enforcement agencies in Polk County and surrounding counties. At approximately 2:00 a.m., Voigt’s vehicle was spotted in Orlando on International Drive. The Orlando Police Department conducted a felony traffic stop on Voigt’s vehicle, and took him into custody.
Voigt admitted to police to shooting both his father and mother. He said his father was upset with him about spending the majority of his time playing video games and “riding his ass” about making something of himself and getting a job, police said.
Authorities noted Joseph Voigt’s previous criminal history included arrests for firing a weapon in a residential area, and battery.
Sentencing date for Voigt has not been determined.
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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