Accused Jacksonville killer Ronnie Hyde took the stand in his defense Friday morning.
Hyde is accused of murdering 16-year-old Fred Laster and dumping his “dismembered torso” in Columbia County in June 1994. Lester’s remains were discovered by a woman who was walking her dog in the parking lot at what used to be the BP Station US Highway 441 North and I-10 in Lake City, according to retired Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brian Rix.
Action News Jax told you in February when the State Attorney’s Office announced that a Duval County grand jury formally indicted the Jacksonville Beach man forin Lester’s death. Hyde also faces 25 counts of child porn. He’s also suspected in several child sex abuse cases dating back to the 1980s. Prosecutor says in June of 2014 that Ronnie Hyde had a notebook with names in it, writing about asking for forgiveness. Fred Laster's name was underlined, according to the State. Hyde admits that is true
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