Giovanni Pelletier The identity of a missing North Carolina teen, Giovanni Pelletier, was confirmed after his remains were discovered in a retention pond near a highway in Manatee County, Florida. On Thursday, a medical examiner identified  his remains from dental records. Florida authorities have not determined the cause of death yet, but an autopsy and toxicology report are scheduled. Giovanni's mother, Bridgette Pelletier, told ABC 11  that he wanted to get to know his bi