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Florida Man Sentenced to Life for 2015 Murder Over Dog Poop

Omar Rodriguez's courtroom outburst underscores years of neighborhood terror and violent history.

  • Rodriguez, 75, was convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated assault for killing Jose Rey in 2015.
  • The dispute began when Rey's dog defecated on Rodriguez's son's lawn, escalating to a fatal shooting.
  • During sentencing, Rodriguez lashed out at Rey's widow, calling her husband a 'coward.'
  • Rodriguez has a long history of terrorizing neighbors, with over 140 complaints filed against him.
  • The judge rejected Rodriguez's self-defense claim under Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law.
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