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Families Against Cult Teachings and Abuses, Inc. F.A.C.T. provides victim support services to individuals & families, investigates destructive groups After her tragic death, Mr.

The founder and president of FACT, Tibor Stern, lost his daughter to a manipulative, exploitative and abusive cult. Stern decided to create FACT as a resource for other victims and families suffering from the destructive influence of cults. For more information about this story, please visit our memorial page: https://www.familiesagainstcultteachings.org/Memorial/

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Statistically, the most dangerous time for a woman, is when she leaves the relationship or shortly after the break-up.

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What began as an argument over a television ended in a deadly kidnapping Monday after a Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy allegedly killed his former girlfriend before taking his own life.

Deputy Troy Savetz (47) had served with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office for 14 years and was assigned to the Marine Unit. The woman has been identified as Mandy Fackler (39).

The incident began around 5:35 p.m. in the Phyllis Lane area of Hudson when Mandy returned home from the beach with her two children and found Savetz in her yard.

Authorities said the pair got into an argument over property, including a television.

Mandy attempted to call 911, but Savetz allegedly took her phone. She then instructed her children to go inside and call for help. One of the children remained on the phone with dispatchers, identifying Savetz and telling them he was a Pinellas County deputy.

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco praised the children for their quick actions.

“We listen to that 911 tape and we know that your mother said to go inside to save your lives and to call 911. You did exactly what your mom asked you to do.”

When deputies arrived, they discovered that both Savetz and Mandy were gone. Investigators determined Savetz had allegedly taken her with him in a rental car.

A massive search followed involving K-9s, drones and aviation units. A location ping eventually led deputies to the 16800 block of Platinum Drive in Spring Hill, where they located the vehicle.

A drone helped deputies spot two people inside. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said both Savetz and Mandy were found dead from gunshot wounds.

Investigators believe Savetz killed Mandy before taking his own life.

Authorities are still working to establish exactly when the killing occurred.

08/09/2026

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