Detective: "OK, you didnt do anything. 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. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. There seem to be absolutely no other details on the case on the internet (or maybe I'm just not being resourceful). Lee Rodarte came to the limelight in 2017 after he was charged with killing a co-worker, Savannah Gold. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. While one part of me was happy beyond belief for her, there was a great sadness too. She never got out of your car. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Authorities believe that Rodarte was the one who sent the texts after Golds death, sheriffs Lt. Gallagher told reporters. Rodarte's attorneysfiled a Stand Your Ground claimsaying it was self-defense. One morning, Gold reported to work for her shift but did not get into the building. She was reportedly in an on-and-off romantic relationship with her manager, Rodarte. Such was the case for Lee Rodarte and Savannah Gold. The suspect, 28-year-old Lee Rodarte, and the victim worked together at the restaurant Bonefish Grill, where Rodarte was a manager. Rodarte has been charged with murder and evidence tampering. Never miss important updates. However, prosecutors disputed the claim. Last weekend, Florida authorities arrested 28-year-old restaurant culinary manager Lee Rodarte Jr. and charged him with the murder of his co-worker and sometime girlfriend Savannah Gold.. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Detective: "I dont really care about your feelings. Rodarte said Gold attacked him, and when he grabbed her neck in an effort to break her grip, he heard and felt a pop. and our Chilling story and latest updates, Mombasa Residents Treated To Random Weekend Shopping By Mwenda Thuranira, Germany hopes to help climate with discount travel card, US markets mixed after First Republic Bank takeover, Grace Ekirapa, Pascal Tokodi's Baby Jasmine Celebrates 1st Birthday with Sweet Cake Smash: "Cutie", Busia Family in Pain Over Dad Who Lost Eyesight Due to Untreated Brain Complication. Heis charged with murder after police said he admitted to killing Gold and dumping her body in a pond. The texts were from Rpdarte. Surveillance footage showed Gold show up for workaround 5:30 p.m. on Aug.2, 2017, but after parking her car, she did not go inside the restaurant; she instead got into the passenger seat of Rodartes parked car, authorities said. He takes off in his own vehicle at approximately 6.04pm. Confessed killer of Savannah Gold, Lee Rodarte, sentenced to 40 years According to News 4 Jax, Savannah Gold was burnt to death, which made her case a violent homicide. Confessed killer of Savannah Gold, Lee Rodarte, sentenced to 40 years
