Burr Ridge man accused of killing mother in sledgehammer attack denied pre-trial release

Burr Ridge man accused of killing mother in sledgehammer attack denied pre-trial release

Burr Ridge murder suspect Oscar Rodriguez is accused of killing his mother, Virna Rodriguez, in a sledgehammer attack on South Madison Street.

Burr Ridge man faces murder charges in sledgehammer death of his mother

A Burr Ridge man who was arrested and accused of killing his mother with a sledgehammer on Friday at their family home was denied pretrial release after being charged with multiple felonies. Oscar Rodriguez, 37, of the 9100 block of South Madison Street, was charged with two upgraded counts of first degree murder and one count of aggravated domestic battery in the death of his mother, Virna Rodriguez, who died two days later from injuries sustai…

Suburban woman dies after son attacked her with a sledgehammer: Prosecutors

A suburban Burr Ridge woman died two days after her son attacked her with a mini sledgehammer, the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office said. Oscar Rodriguez, 37, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery in connection with the killing of his mother, Virna Rodriguez, prosecutors said. Oscar Rodriguez appeared at a court hearing on Monday, where a judge denied pre-trial release. According to author…

Pre-Trial Release Denied for Murder Suspect Accused of Attacking Mother with a Mini-Sledge Hammer in Burr Ridge

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Burr Ridge Chief of Police Marc Loftus announced on Monday, February 24, 2025 that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Burr Ridge man accused of attacking his mother, Virna Rodriguez, with a hammer in the