(Lake County, FL) Last week, 44-year-old Justin Lamar Jones was found guilty in the double murder case of 17-year-old Tyviontae Finister and 38-year-old Sandra Gaudino. Jurors deliberated briefly before finding Jones guilty of Premeditated Murder in the First-degree, Second-degree Murder, three counts of Sexual Battery, and one count of False Imprisonment. After an extensive sentencing phase, Jones was formally sentenced by Judge James R. Baxley to Life in prison today.
“From this day forward, the defendant will wake up every morning knowing he will spend the rest of his life behind prison walls,” stated State Attorney Bill Gladson of the Fifth Judicial Circuit. “He will have ample time to reflect on the irreversible pain he caused and the two innocent lives he took. While the victims’ families endure a lifetime of grief, today’s sentence demands that the defendant bear the full weight of his actions for the rest of his life.”
On August 31, 2022, deputies with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) responded to the Thousand Trails Orlando RV Park located in Clermont, Florida. LCSO’s dispatch center had received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a sexual battery and homicide that had occurred.
When officials arrived on scene, they were met by the complainant and victim one. The complainant advised that the victim was banging on the door of their home. When they opened the door, the victim stated they had been sexually battered and imprisoned by Jones for hours before they escaped.
Deputies learned that the crimes had occurred at another location in the park. When they arrived at the recreational vehicle (RV) and entered inside, they located the deceased body of Tyviontae Finister inside one bedroom. While searching the remainder of the residence, they noticed blood throughout. Eventually, authorities discovered the body of Sandra Gaudino inside a trash bag in the master bedroom.
The victim stated to law enforcement that Jones had beaten Tyviontae to death. Afterwards, Jones sexually assaulted the victim. While interviewing the victim, deputies were informed that after being tied and caged, the victim was able to escape from inside the RV after Jones briefly left. The victim indicated that while trying to knock on various doors for help, Jones had arrived back at the RV, entered inside to see the victim missing, before spotting the victim in the campground. The victim said that at this time, they feared Jones would come after them, but that he got into Sandra’s Ford Explorer and fled the area at a high rate of speed. The victim indicated they had not seen Sandra since the night prior.
Law enforcement sent out a BOLO for the vehicle, which was located abandoned at the Publix parking lot off of US 27. Officers located Jones walking southbound in the area. The defendant was taken into custody for questioning. During the interview, after being read his Miranda rights, Jones admitted to the crimes.
The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office thanks the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for its swift and thorough investigation in this case that resulted in the quick apprehension of the defendant. Assistant State Attorneys Nicholas Camuccio and Gabriel Lozano successfully prosecuted this case.
Published on 03/05/2026.