New Jersey

Rodolfo Godinez: Defendant in NJ schoolyard slaying gets life without parole

Rodolfo Godinez must serve 218 years for his conviction on murder, robbery, and weapon charges.

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15 years ago

July 8, 2010

Rodolfo Godinez, the first defendant to stand trial in the Newark schoolyard slayings, was sentenced today for a total of 245 years.

Rodolfo Godinez. must serve 218 years for his conviction on murder, robbery, and weapon charges.

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Terrence Aeriel, Iofemi Hightower, and Dashon Harvey

The murders of Dashon Harvey, Terrance Aeriel and Iofemi Hightower and the shooting and stabbing of a fourth victim shocked New Jersey’s largest city.

All four victims were enrolled or about to be enrolled at Delaware State University

Five other defendants are awaiting trial.

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