A 21-year Trenton man has been indicted on rape and murder charges in connection to the killing of a 49-year-old Trenton woman during an apparent burglary attempt.
Trenton police responded to an Edgewood Avenue apartment shortly after 7:45 a.m. on June 21 (2014), after a neighbor called to report a woman screaming.
Upon arrival, officers found Keisha Alexander bleeding. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation revealed that Rodriguez was confronted by Alexander after he attempted to burglarize her apartment. Rodriguez subsequently beat and sexually assaulted her. Finally, before taking off, Rodriguez stabbed Alexander with a knife, according to prosecutor.
Rodriguez was indicted on 12 counts and could be facing life in prison if he's found guilty of aggravated murder.
He remains in custody in lieu of $500,000 cash bail.
49-year-old Keisha Alexander last year during an apparent burglary attempt at her city apartment, authorities said Wednesday."