3rd Suspect in Moon Lake Attack Identified

Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies have released the identity of the third suspect connected to the brutal beating and robbery of a man in Moon Lake.

Deputies are looking for Vanessa (also known as Venessa) Musson, 26, of Hudson, and are seeking to charge her with attempted murder, aggravated battery, grand theft auto and grand theft firearm, according to a media release.

Musson is one of three suspects in the case of the 44-year-old man who was tied up, beaten and robbed.

The other two suspects, Bobbie Jo Curtis and her son Bryan Curtis, have .

Bobbie Jo Curtis met the victim on Singlesnet.com and lived with him for a week before the crime.   

The 44-year-old man was in critical condition in a hospital on Saturday morning.

Musson stole several firearms during the attack and is believed to be “armed and dangerous,” according to the media release. 

A 69-year-old man who saw the suspects leave the home with his neighbor's property was hit in the head with a baseball bat, but his injuries were not life-threatening.

One of the things that was stolen from the 44-year-old was a 2000 white Econoline van that has a roof/ladder rack and tag 366TQH. Musson might be in possession of it, according to the release.

Musson has tattoos on her back, ankles and chest, including one saying "Nessa" on her arm.

The Sheriff’s Office is warning people not to approach Musson but to instead call them at 727-844-7711 if they have tips about her whereabouts.