WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester police are searching for a man who is wanted in a double homicide investigation.
On August 24 around 1:06 p.m., Worcester Police were dispatched to a Main St apartment for a report of two deceased females inside.
Upon arrival, officers found two females who appeared to have suffered multiple puncture wounds.
Police are now searching for William Rodriguez, 59, as a person of interest in the fatal stabbings.
Residents of the large housing complex were met with sirens and emergency crews outside their doors.
Neighbors like Esther and her daughter told us they used to bump into Rodriguez off Main Street.
“They told me what happened and I didn’t believe them. We would see him walk his dog and he would say hi to us,” Esther told Boston 25. “He didn’t look like that type.”
Rodriguez is described as a 6-foot-2 Hispanic man who weighs about 180 pounds, police said. He has gray hair, brown eyes, and a medium complexion. His last known address is 40 Belmont St. in Worcester, and he sometimes wears glasses.
Wendy Murphy, an attorney focusing on violence against women, describes domestic violence against women statewide as an epidemic that needs to be addressed.
“These two women being killed brings the Massachusetts total to double digits and we’re only in August,” Murphy detailed. “The lack of political outrage is inhumane and embarrassing and frankly I think the underlying cause.”
Anyone who has information about Rodriguez’s whereabouts is asked to contact detectives at (508) 799-8651.
If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, there are resources available to you, including:
- The Massachusetts Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
- DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended)
- Jane Doe
- Domestic violence programs for survivors
On August 24th, 2024, at about 1:06 PM, Worcester Police officers were dispatched to a Main St apartment for a report of two deceased females inside. Officers arrived and found two females who appeared to have suffered multiple puncture wounds. pic.twitter.com/zdi2fcoKEp
— Worcester PD (@WorcesterPD) August 25, 2024
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