Like his brother Kevin who was killed three years earlier when he was 18, Erwin met a violent end. But, still, the family and friends of the teenager now have the closure of knowing where his remains are buried. They spent many long days not just searching but dealing with all the anxiety and fear that came with the situation. Rodriguez's mom said she is relieved that her son has finally been found but she is hurting.
Sylvia Rodriguez, Mother
"They came for me around 5 telling me that they discovered him."
Sahar Vasquez, reporter
"When you heard your son was discovered what was your reaction, your feeling?"
Sylvia Rodriguez, Mother
"Not nice, but at the same time at that moment I thanked the Good Lord because that is what we were praying for. To find him."
"I had expected this already because I as a mother felt it from the moment he left."
"I want to thank everyone who gave us a hand. Everybody who helped with prayers maybe they did not go on the search but they were praying for us. Thanks to everyone."
In April 2014 her other son, Kevin Rodriguez was murdered at their family home. Both murders are believed to be gang related.
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