ORANGE COUNTY, FL (July 14, 2026) — State Attorney Monique Worrell announced today that 58-year-old Javier Rosado Martinez has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the brutal murder and attempted rape of 93-year-old Dolores Padilla-Marrero in 2022.

Due to the heinous nature of the crime, the State of Florida sought the death penalty in the case. Following the jury’s recommendation, the court sentenced Rosado Martinez to life in prison without the possibility of parole on the murder conviction. He also received five years in the Florida Department of Corrections for the attempted sexual battery conviction, to be served consecutively to the life sentence.

“Ms. Padilla-Marrero was a woman who opened her home to someone she trusted — and he repaid that trust with unspeakable violence,” said State Attorney Monique Worrell. “This verdict is for her. It is for every family that has ever had to bury someone they loved because a predator hid behind a familiar face. This sentence ensures Javier Rosado Martinez will never again have the opportunity to harm another person. While no sentence can ever undo the unimaginable pain this family has endured, today’s outcome delivers justice by holding the defendant fully accountable for his horrific crimes. Our hearts remain with
Ms. Padilla-Marrero’s loved ones, whose strength throughout this difficult process has been extraordinary. We hope this verdict and sentence provide some measure of closure as they continue to grieve.”

The Office of the State Attorney thanks the jurors for their careful attention throughout the trial and recognizes the dedicated work of law enforcement and all those who helped bring this case to justice.