WILFREDO RODRIGUEZ

Wanted Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Wanted for

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder, Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Third Degree Hindering Apprehension

Caution

Wilfredo Rodriguez is wanted for his involvement in the murder of a male relative. On June 7, 1983, Rodriguez allegedly stabbed the man seventeen times in Irvington, New Jersey, after the two had an argument. Rodriguez was subsequently arrested for this crime, stood trial, was found guilty of murder, and was sentenced to life in prison. Rodriguez was released on bail pending appeal of his conviction but, when the appeal was denied, Rodriguez failed to surrender for confinement. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest on October 6, 1987, in Essex County by the Superior Court of New Jersey. On May 5, 1988, a federal arrest warrant for Rodriguez was issued by the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, after he was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

Description

Sex: Male
Race: hispanic
Hair: brown
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 130 lbs
Age: 62
Date(s) of birth used: November 8, 1963; October 16, 1961
Place of birth: Lajas, Puerto Rico
Scars and marks: Rodriguez has a tattoo on his upper right arm.
Occupation: Furniture Refinisher; Laborer
NCIC: W483956759

Field offices

Newark · NJ

Remarks

Rodriguez is known to have a violent temper and has been known to possess a knife in the past. He has ties to Mexico, Puerto Rico, and California.

Poster files

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Posted Oct 26, 2016 · Updated by the FBI Mar 14, 2026

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