Crime & Safety

Public Memorial Set for Homicide Victim Erica Rodriguez

A public memorial for Erica Rodriguez will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th Street, in Tinley Park.

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A public memorial for Rodriguez is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th Street, in Tinley Park.

Rodriguez's husband, Martin, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated arson, after allegedly strangling her and setting fire to her body and their family home on Dec. 18, according to prosecutors.

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For Erica Rodriguez's full obituary, visit the Champaign News-Gazette.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family asks that donations be made to the Rodriguez Family Fund, C/O CNB Bank, 5459 W. 159th St., Oak Forest, IL 60452.

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