It was the first, and only, killing in Albemarle County in 2007. Now, almost two years later, a man has been arrested in connection with the April 12 death of William Godsey.
William Godsey of Schuyler, and his wife, Sandra, were beaten and robbed outside the Wood Grill Buffet on Route 29N. William, 48, died on April 24 to robbery related injuries. The robbery occurred when Sandra Godsey, an employee of the restaurant, was leaving accompanied by her husband, around 1:30am.
Roderick McDowell, 25, was charged with first degree murder and robbery.
According to an Albemarle County Police Department press release, McDowell is currently incarcerated at the Albemarle Charlottesville Joint Security Complex where he is serving time for a previous robbery conviction in the county.
Roderick McDowell is scheduled for a first appearance in Albemarle County Circuit Court today at 4pm.
