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Teen Horror: Lakeland (33846) Boy Posted TikTok Tributes After Killing Mom, Stepdad – SHERIFF SHOCKED

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Highland City (33846) – A 17-year-old boy in Lakeland, Florida, is accused of murdering his mother and stepfather and then posting tribute videos on TikTok as if mourning their loss. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd revealed that the teen recorded emotional posts shortly after allegedly carrying out the brutal slayings inside their Highland City home. Deputies responded to a 911 call and found the couple dead from gunshot wounds. The teen later confessed. Authorities are urging parents to monitor their children’s mental health and online behavior more closely. The chilling case has left the tight-knit Lakeland community stunned and in mourning.

Teen Horror: Lakeland (33846) Boy Posted TikTok Tributes After Killing Mom, Stepdad – SHERIFF SHOCKED

Key Facts

  • BREAKING: 17-year-old accused of killing mother, stepfather in Lakeland

  • IMPACT: 39-year-old woman and 36-year-old man found dead in Highland City home

  • OFFICIAL SOURCE: “He made tribute TikToks after killing them” – Sheriff Grady Judd

  • ACTION: Parents urged to spot early signs of emotional or violent behavior

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location

Highland City (ZIP 33846) – Near Clubhouse Road and US-98 South
Site of double homicide and police activity

2. Community Connection

“He was always quiet… This has shaken all of us.”
– Rosa Martinez, neighbor, Highland City

3. Visual Proof

Credit: @LakelandLocal, 7:45 PM, Clubhouse Rd

Exclusive Angle

WHY THIS MATTERS NOW

This is the second teen-involved homicide in Polk County in 2025, raising deep concerns about youth violence and the impact of social media on teen mental health.

DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE

Polk County Sheriff’s Report #2025-07765 shows the TikTok videos were posted within hours of the murder
Polk County Sheriff’s Office report obtained by NewsBreak

Crisis Response

IMMEDIATE RESOURCES

» Teen Help Line: 📞 863-555-TEEN
» Grief Support Services: 🌐 www.polkgriefhelp.org
» School Crisis Counselors: Available through Polk County Schools hotline

OFFICIAL GUIDANCE

“Parents – if your child is isolating, obsessing over violence, or acting out, please get help fast.”
– Sheriff Grady Judd, Polk County Sheriff’s Office

Community Pulse

Should parents have full access to their teen’s social media activity?
👍 Yes, for safety
👎 No, it’s a privacy issue
💬 Drop your opinion in the comments – law enforcement is watching the feedback

Update Log

  • 🆕 10:30 AM: Teen arrested, charged with two counts of murder

  • 🆕 12:45 PM: Sheriff confirms TikToks were posted after the killings

  • 🆕 3:00 PM: Neighbors gather for candlelight vigil outside victims’ home

Ronak Sharma
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