The Case of Lee Rodarte

Summary by Krater

This video examines the 2017 disappearance and murder of Savannah Gold, focusing on the interrogation of her boyfriend and Bonefish Grill head chef Lee Rodarte.

From the video

Answers: What happened during the interrogation of Lee Rodarte for the murder of Savannah Gold?

• Savannah Gold disappearance
• Lee Rodarte interrogation
• police investigation tactics
• surveillance footage analysis
• homicide case breakdown

What it concludes

• Investigators used subtle psychological tactics, such as asking open-ended questions and building a false sense of security, to lower the suspect's guard before confronting him with contradicting evidence.
• Lee Rodarte initially denied involvement and fabricated an alibi about Savannah Gold leaving in another vehicle, which was disproven by surveillance footage.
• After facing mounting pressure and being presented with undeniable surveillance evidence, Lee Rodarte changed his narrative multiple times during the interrogation.
• Lee Rodarte ultimately pled not guilty and claimed Savannah Gold's death was an act of self-defense after she attacked him, despite physical and circumstantial evidence to the contrary.