Dad who allegedly killed son appears in court
Stephen Rodda appeared in court for the first time Tuesday after he was arrested for allegedly killing his own 16-year-old son in Polk County. Sheriff Grady Judd said Monday afternoon that the 16-year-old, who was identified by authorities as Stephen Lee Rodda, was an 11th grader at Frostproof High School. The teen, who had dreams of becoming an electrician, was staying with his grandfather at the mobile home to help him while his grandmother was in rehab.