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State of Florida v. Rene Woodall Lemos
Date: 03-20-2026
Case Number: 05-2023-CF-45896-B
Judge: Aaron J. Peacock
Court: Circuit Court, Brevard County, Florida
Plaintiff's Attorney: Brevard County, Florida, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Matthew R. McLain
Nicholas Mitchell was shot to death in Brevard County, Florida. A few days later, his white BMW was stopped after a high-speed chase in Alabama that resulted in a crash. The BMW was driven by Robert Lanning. Rene Lemos arrived at the crash scene shortly after.
Lemos, along with her co-defendant Lanning, were charged with four crimes, including first degree felony murder.
Affirmed
See: https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/2486372/opinion/Opinion_2024-2438.pdf
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Florida v. Rene Woodall Lemos?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Affirmed See: https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/2486372/opinion/Opinion_2024-2438.pdf
Which court heard State of Florida v. Rene Woodall Lemos?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Brevard County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Aaron J. Peacock.
Who were the attorneys in State of Florida v. Rene Woodall Lemos?
Plaintiff's attorney: Brevard County, Florida, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Matthew R. McLain.
When was State of Florida v. Rene Woodall Lemos decided?
This case was decided on March 20, 2026.