A 29-year-old #Florida man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting another individual and attempting to dig a grave for him while he was still alive, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VSO).
The incident occurred at a transient camp in DeLand, where the suspect, Giovanni Bubenik, allegedly struck the victim multiple times in the head, Law & Crime reports.
Following the assault, Bubenik reportedly attempted to dig a grave in the nearby woods near International Speedway Boulevard and Stone Street.
After a week-long investigation, detectives identified Bubenik as the suspect. On March 21, deputies apprehended him at a residence on Evergreen Terrace, with assistance from K-9 Red.
The victim, who was initially in critical condition, has since regained consciousness but is expected to suffer significant long-term injuries and memory loss as a result of the attack.
Bubenik has been charged with attempted first-degree murder. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
