News conference: Update on Ethan Fussell investigation (June 3, 2024)

Sheriff Judd briefed the media with an update on the Ethan Fussell missing persons case, which is now considered a homicide.

The following suspects have been arrested so far:

Talon Page, DOB 1/18/1999, of 1116 Driggers Road in Lakeland; charged with one count accessory after the fact of a capital felony (F1), and one count destroying/tampering with evidence (F3). His criminal history includes 11 previous felonies and 16 previous misdemeanors.

Adonai Moran-Rivera, DOB 10/5/2002, who also lives at the Driggers Road address; charged with one count accessory after the fact of a capital felony (F1), and one count destroying/tampering with evidence (F3). His criminal history includes 41 previous felonies, 16 previous misdemeanors, and a trip to state prison from which he was released in May 2023.

They were both arrested on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Mulberry after PCSO received a tip that they were seen at a house there. Deputies arrived and arrested them for their active warrants. They refused to cooperate with this investigation.

Heartland Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Ethan Fussell's body and any other arrests related to his murder.

Contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:

CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
VISIT www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com
DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.