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Teófilo Rodríguez

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Teófilo Rodríguez
Born
Teófilo Alfredo Rodríguez Cazorla

(1971-08-16)August 16, 1971
Porlamar, Venezuela
StatusDead
DiedJanuary 24, 2016(2016-01-24) (aged 44)
Porlamar, Venezuela
Criminal chargeDrug trafficking, murder, theft
Penalty11 years in prison
Imprisoned atSan Antonio Prison (2003–2014)

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]

Biography

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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 messenger job to adulthood. It was during his time as a messenger when he began performing his early work as a drug trafficker.

The boss of the prison

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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

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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.[citation needed]

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