Teófilo Rodríguez
Teófilo Rodríguez Cazorla nicknamed "El Conejo" (Rabbit) (Porlamar, Isla de Margarita, August 16, 1971 – January 24, 2016)[1] was a Venezuelan criminal, known for being the leader of the cartel called "Tren del Pacífico" (Train Pacific)[2] and San Antonio Prison in Venezuela.[3][4]
Teófilo Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Teófilo Alfredo Rodríguez Cazorla August 16, 1971 Porlamar, Venezuela |
| Status | Dead |
| Died | January 24, 2016 (aged 44) Porlamar, Venezuela |
| Criminal charge | Drug trafficking, murder, theft |
| Penalty | 11 years in prison |
| Imprisoned at | San Antonio Prison (2003–2014) |
Biography
El Conejo was born in Porlamar, Venezuela. As a child, he worked as a messenger for family, while his mother worked as a maid. Teófilo kept his job messenger to adulthood. During his time as a messenger, it was when he began performing his early work as a drug trafficker.
The boss of the prison
At the time he was there and after position as the head of the prison, made a number of changes and constructions that drew international attention; pool, animals, church, boxing ring, restaurants, disco, rooms, among other facilities, over 150 firearms and large quantities of drugs within the prison compound.[5]
Death
On January 24, 2016, Teófilo was at a nightclub in Porlamar. On leaving the site, Teófilo and his companions were attacked with firearms when they were in a Toyota Corolla car. "El Conejo" was taken to a hospital, but died hours later as a result of gunshot wounds.
References
- Rodriguez Cazorla Teofilo Alfredo – Edo. Nva.esparta – Venezuela dateas.com.
- Is in-jail night club Venezuelan inmates' latest perk? cnn.com.
- Guns, Drugs, and Poodles: The Life and Death of a Venezuelan Prison Boss news.vice.com.
- Venezuela: Conoce la prisión-resort, todo un paraíso para los delincuentes (VIDEO) peru.com.
- San Antonio Prison – Paradise on Earth in Venezuela english-online.at.