Florida Man Accused of Using Angle Grinder to Murder Teenage Son on Labor Day
Sep 11, 2023, 11:00 AM
Stacy Cole and Carol Hughes discuss a horrific murder in Florida in today’s episode of
Murder in the Morning.
In Florida, a 37-year-old man, Stephen Thomas Rodda, with a history of criminal activity
and methamphetamine use, is in custody, charged with the murder of his
16-year-old son, Stephen Lee Rodda. The tragic incident took place on Labor Day
morning, where the suspect allegedly used an angle grinder to commit the
heinous act. The victim had been living with his grandfather, who discovered
the gruesome scene when he returned home. Sheriff Grady Judd expressed deep
sadness over the incident and revealed that the suspect had a history of drug
use and an extensive criminal record across multiple states. The motive behind
the murder is under investigation, and authorities are exploring whether the
defendant was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crime.
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Murder in the Morning.
In Florida, a 37-year-old man, Stephen Thomas Rodda, with a history of criminal activity
and methamphetamine use, is in custody, charged with the murder of his
16-year-old son, Stephen Lee Rodda. The tragic incident took place on Labor Day
morning, where the suspect allegedly used an angle grinder to commit the
heinous act. The victim had been living with his grandfather, who discovered
the gruesome scene when he returned home. Sheriff Grady Judd expressed deep
sadness over the incident and revealed that the suspect had a history of drug
use and an extensive criminal record across multiple states. The motive behind
the murder is under investigation, and authorities are exploring whether the
defendant was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crime.
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Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com