Police Hoping New Leads Will Emerge In Emory Grad's Murder

ATLANTA — Police are hoping to generate new leads in the mysterious murder of an Emory grad, who was found shot to death one year ago. On Monday, police are holding a news conference on the death of Rodrigo Castillo, 33, who was found on the side of I-20 at MLK Drive after he had reportedly gone on a date with an unidentified woman. Castillo was found in his silver VW Jetta just after midnight on August 3, 2018, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital where the Mableton resident died.

Police found three shell casings from a 9mm gun in Castillo's car.

Castillo had just gone on a date with a woman he met through Bumble, a dating app. Police said they met at Leon’s Full Service in Decatur about 8 pm, and then went to the Kimball House before leaving about 11:30 pm. Police later identified and spoke to the woman, who is believed to have been the last person to see Castillo alive.

Castillo graduated from Emory with a degree in finance and behavioral management. He later attended Arizona State University. He was a Crossfit athlete who trained at Caffeinated Crossfit in Smyrna.

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Rodrigo Castillo, 08C. Emory joins with Rodrigo’s family and friends in asking anyone with information to contact the Atlanta Police Department. https://t.co/wlMOPWQbdW
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