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

(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)

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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