Bartender Charged With Murder After Fatally Beating Female Restaurant Worker With Fire Extinguisher
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
3:18 PM – Monday, November 20, 2023
Disturbing new details have emerged about the brutal murder of a 27-year-old woman in Laguna Beach, California. The victim, Tatum Goodwin, was violently beaten to death with a fire extinguisher by a bartender.
The suspect, Dino Rojas-Moreno, 26, was arrested on Wednesday for the murder of Tatum Goodwin. Her body was found in a Laguna Beach alley on November 12th, just a few blocks away from her workplace.
“This arrest was the result of outstanding police work by our Investigations team that worked tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to bring justice to Tatum Goodwin and her family,” said Laguna Beach Police Chief Jeff Calvert.
Rojas-Moreno is currently being held on a $1,000,000 bail, according to a Laguna Beach Police Department news release.
The Laguna Beach Police Department announced that a construction worker had discovered Goodwin’s lifeless body near the 200 block of Ocean Avenue in Laguna Beach on the morning of November 12th.
“Her body was under a chain link fence on a construction site and a sandbag had been placed on her head,” prosecutors revealed in the court filing.
Rojas-Moreno, who worked as a bartender at Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill, has been linked to Goodwin’s murder. They both worked in the same area, with Goodwin being an assistant manager at Carmelita’s restaurant in Laguna Beach.
According to court filings, Rojas-Moreno allegedly used a fire extinguisher as a weapon during the murder, which occurred during the commission of a kidnapping. The prosecutors stated that he forcefully dragged Goodwin to a secluded area behind a movie theater that was under construction.
It is still unclear whether Rojas-Moreno and Goodwin knew each other personally, despite working in close proximity.
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer expressed his condolences to the victim’s family and emphasized the commitment to ensuring justice is served.
“The loss of an innocent life is a travesty for the entire community. It is heartbreaking that a young woman with her entire future ahead of her had her life ended in such a brutal way and then discarded like her life never mattered,” Spitzer said. “She mattered, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office is committed to ensuring justice is served.”
A vigil was held in honor of Goodwin, where family, friends, and acquaintances gathered to remember her. The suspect’s arrest coincided with the event.
Rojas-Moreno is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday.
While some news sources claim that he is being held without bail, the Laguna Beach Police Department maintains that his bail is currently set at $1,000,000.
During the vigil, Goodwin’s loved ones spoke fondly of her kind and loving nature.
“She was just a happy-go-lucky person that would give you the shirt off her back. That’s who Tatum was,” said her mother Stacy Goodwin-Pitino.
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to raise funds for Goodwin’s memorial services. Marcos Salim Heredi, the owner of Carmelita’s Restaurants where Goodwin worked, expressed his desire to honor her memory and ensure she is never forgotten.
“We are still in disbelief and we don’t want her to go unforgotten,” Heredi wrote. “We are attempting to raise capital for her memorial services and also help with creating a memorial in the city, so everyone in town never forgets about our sweet friend Tatum.”
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Disturbing new details have emerged about the brutal murder of 27-year-old Tatum Goodwin in Laguna Beach, California. The victim was violently beaten to death with a fire extinguisher by a bartender.
The suspect, Dino Rojas-Moreno, 26, was arrested on Wednesday for the murder of Tatum Goodwin. Her body was found in a Laguna Beach alley on November 12th, just a few blocks away from her workplace.
“This arrest was the result of outstanding police work by our Investigations team that worked tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to bring justice to Tatum Goodwin and her family,” said Laguna Beach Police Chief Jeff Calvert.
Rojas-Moreno is currently being held on a $1,000,000 bail, according to a Laguna Beach Police Department news release.
The Laguna Beach Police Department announced that a construction worker had discovered Goodwin’s lifeless body near the 200 block of Ocean Avenue in Laguna Beach on the morning of November 12th.
“Her body was under a chain link fence on a construction site and a sandbag had been placed on her head,” prosecutors revealed in the court filing.
Rojas-Moreno, who worked as a bartender at Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill, has been linked to Goodwin’s murder. They both worked in the same area, with Goodwin being an assistant manager at Carmelita’s restaurant in Laguna Beach.
Murder charges allege that Rojas-Moreno used a fire extinguisher during Goodwin’s murder. Court records also allege a second sentencing enhancement of murder during kidnapping. Police say the unofficial cause of death is blunt force trauma.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves throughout the community of Laguna Beach. The senseless loss of a young woman’s life is a reminder that violence can happen anywhere and to anyone. The local police department’s swift action in apprehending the suspect offers some solace to the community, but the healing process for the victim’s family and friends will undoubtedly be long and arduous.
As the trial unfolds, it is crucial that the justice system holds the perpetrator accountable and provides closure to the victim’s loved ones. Additionally, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in workplaces and the need for heightened awareness of potential dangers in our communities.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Tatum Goodwin during this incredibly difficult time. May they find strength and support as they navigate their way through this tragedy, and may justice be served for Tatum and all those affected by this horrific crime.
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