Homicide Watch Chicago

By RUMMANA HUSSAIN Chicago Sun-Times When Angelina Rodriguez cried while her parents partied in their one-bedroom West Rogers Park apartment, the 5-month-old paid the price by being suffocated by her father while her mother stood by. Most mothers, even those who are battered like Angela Petrov, would “shield and jump in the way” to protect … Read more →

By MITCHELL ARMENTROUT Chicago Sun-Times Wire A man found guilty of repeatedly covering the mouth of his 5-month-old daughter to muffle her crying, leading to severe brain damage and eventually her death, has been sentenced to 85 years in prison. Rigoberto Rodriguez, 31, was convicted of first-degree murder last year for the death of Angelina … Read more →

The death of a 5-month-old Rogers Park girl who was on life support after her father allegedly covered her mouth repeatedly to muffle her cries has been ruled a homicide and the parents have been charged with murder. Angelina Rodriguez, of the 2500 block of West Fitch Avenue, was pronounced dead at Lurie Children’s Hospital … Read more →