'Savannah’s murderer has muted my beautiful daughter’s voice': Family speaks at sentencing for Bonefish Grill murder
Lee Rodarte has pleaded guilty to murdering 21-year-old Savanah Gold outside the Mandarin restaurant where both worked. Victim impact statements were read in court.
Author: First Coast News Staff
Published: 1:45 PM EST March 11, 2021
Updated: 8:02 AM EST March 12, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla — A man accused of murdering his onetime girlfriend and dumping her burned body in a Westside pond has been sentenced to 40 years in Florida state prison.
Lee Rodarte, 32, listened to victim impact statements before being sentenced as part of a negotiated sentence. The judge said he will get credit for time served since August 5, 2017.