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"That motherf----- killed my daughter": Grieving dad on young woman's murder

June 07, 2024
Ian Grieg - LA Post

A 29-year-old woman was savagely stabbed to death in her house early on Monday morning in a horrifying crime that stunned the people of Washington Heights. According to New York Daily News, Shirley Rodriguez, the victim, was attacked close to W. 172nd St. and Haven Ave. in Washington Heights, a neighborhood in the upper part of Manhattan, New York City.

Per the platform, the brutal killing took place at around 5:35 a.m. when Shirley Rodriguez was leaving her home and possibly headed to work. According to police, the suspect, who was dressed in an edgy black blazer, was in hiding behind a car before abducting her innocent victims.

The abrasiveness of the attack caused the girl to be in a state of distress. The emergency services rushed the victim to Harlem Hospital, but despite their best efforts, Shirley Rodriguez succumbed to her injuries. She was buried by a devastated family and a community stunned.

The brutality that the murder took place was apparent in the horrible aftermath. The next morning, Shirley's parents, overcome with grief and sadness and grief, were seen rubbing their hands with the blood of their child. The blood was soaked through the vehicle's hood. It was placed in front of the apartment at Washington Heights.

Henry Rodriguez, the victim's father, expressed his sorrow to the outlet and shared the story of how his daughter was walking to work when she was brutally assaulted. "He stabbed her and he killed my baby. She was everything," he cried out.

The harrowing nature of the crime has left the Washington Heights community reeling as residents wrestle to accept the possibility that such a horrific crime could be happening at their doorstep. One neighbor who wanted to conceal her identity shared a traumatic moment to the New York Daily News of hearing Shirley's final screaming and then being unable to help. "I heard her dying screams and I didn’t come out," the woman admitted to her neighbor, her voice shaking with grief. "I was in my pajamas, and police came in. I'll never forget the sound of her screaming in my head."

Investigation into this gruesome murder continues, and police are doing their best to locate the suspect, suspected to be her former boyfriend or boyfriend of the deceased. The police from the New York City Police Department have launched a hunt for anyone with information on the crime or the place of the suspect's residence to call the police.

The tragic loss of Shirley Rodriguez's life triggered shock waves throughout Washington Heights. Washington Heights community and beyond. It's a stark reminder of the prevailing issue of domestic violence and the need for greater aid and support for those who are vulnerable.

The shame of this crime has left a lingering impression on Shirley's family members and the residents of Washington Heights. While the Washington Heights community comes together to mourn the loss of this gorgeous young woman, The community joins in their call for justice and to ensure that such an horrific crime will never happen again.

The tragic incident about Shirley Rodriguez is a painful reminder that violence can strike at any moment, causing deaths and leaving an enormous trail of sorrow. As the investigation progresses we wish that the perpetrator of this is found and held accountable to ensure that Shirley's family as well as the residents at Washington Heights can rest easy knowing that the person responsible for this horrific crime must face any consequences for their conduct.

After such a tragic tragedy, it's crucial for all of us to come in concert to stop the violence and help make the world a better place. We must pay homage to Shirley Rodriguez's memory and also her memory and that of victims of the act of violence that seemed to be unjustified by dedicating our lives to creating a world that is safe for all and that individuals do not need to worry about their safety. In this world, love and compassion outweigh hatred and violence.

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