Evelyn Rodríguez. Mother, wife and warrior activist…Rest in Peace
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This is one of the most heart-breaking stories Teresa has covered throughout her career. It’s the story of Evelyn Rodríguez. Evelyn’s 16-year-old daughter, Kayla, was brutally murdered by members of the MS-13 Gang in Brentwood, Long Island along with her friend,  15-year-old Nisa Mickens. On Friday, September 14th, almost two years after Kayla’s murder, Evelyn was run over by a vehicle, while preparing a vigil for Kayla…near the site where her lifeless body was found. Teresa’s guests, Evelyn’s husband and partner for 30 years, Freddy Cuevas and activist, cousin and best friend, Barbara Medina. Host: Teresa Rodríguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/15/nyregion/evelyn-rodriguez-dead-ms-13-long-island.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/mom-teen-allegedly-killed-ms-13-fatally-struck/story?id=57842878 https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/video/trump-tweets-condolences-after-ms-13-victims-mom-killed-by-car/vp-BBNlP5Y Revolver Podcasts would like to thank Freddy Cuevas and Barbara Medina. Click below to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines/id1294144122 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iximr5uqwege67iw77vl4h5n3uq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aUY1JSXldLbsG0MppTp0f iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines-28549674/
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