07/29/2026
On behalf of Chief Rolando Flores and the Freer Police Department, we extend our congratulations to District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez, First Assistant District Attorney Alexandria Barrera, Assistant District Attorney Roxanna Ramirez, and the entire 229th Judicial District Attorneyโs Office on securing the conviction of Luis Daniel Rodriguez, Jr. for the murder of Denise Godsey Decoteau, resulting in a 50-year sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
This conviction is a testament to the unwavering dedication, professionalism, and perseverance of the prosecutors, investigators, forensic specialists, and every law enforcement agency that worked tirelessly over the course of this investigation.
The Freer Police Department is honored to have played a role alongside our law enforcement partners, including the Texas Rangers, United States Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Duval County Sheriffโs Office. We are grateful for the collaboration that helped bring this case to a successful conclusion.
Most importantly, our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Denise Decoteau. While no sentence can undo the profound loss they have endured, we hope todayโs outcome provides a measure of justice and continued healing.
Chief Rolando Flores III