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In June 1993, a horrible crime happened in the California town of Port Hueneme. A single mom who was loved by everyone was strangled to death in her own home, just a few feet from where her young son slept.

Norma Rodriguez was killed, and it took the police ten years to find the killer, even though they had already talked to him and given him a polygraph test. Investigation Discovery’s “Betrayed: Flirting With Death” did a good job of breaking down this sad and strange case in a clear and orderly way for viewers. If you’re curious about what happened on that terrible day in June 1993 and where the person who did it is now, we’ve got you covered. Let’s just begin, then.

How Did Norma Rodriguez Die?

Norma Garcia Rodriguez was born in the Texas town of Mercedes in Hidalgo County on November 15, 1960. She worked at a Kmart in Oxnard and raised her two sons, Andrew, 11, and Austin, 4, on her own. She lived in Port Hueneme, California, which is in Ventura County. She was a loved and respected member of the community. So, when her body was found at her home on East B Street on the morning of June 1, 1993, it was a shock.

Find A Grave has the photo.

Tony Rodriguez, the ex-husband of the victim, was at the scene with his brother, Hector Rodriguez, when they found the body. The ex-husband said that he had come to pick up their two sons and take them to school as usual in the morning. But when no one answered, he forced the door open with a credit card and went inside to find his ex-wife dead on the floor. He called 911 and told them what was going on, then told his two boys to go to their rooms and stay there until the police came.

When the police got to the scene, they found a 32-year-old woman who had been strangled and had duct tape wrapped around her face. Some of the tapes had been cut, and Hector said that he did it because he was hoping that Norma was still alive. The crime was horrible, but the police could see that the killer had put a lot of work into setting up the scene. There was no blood anywhere at the scene, and there were no signs that someone had broken in. When Norma’s purse was found in her bedroom and there were few signs of struggle at the crime scene, it was clear that the murder was not a failed burglary. All of these things showed that the killer was likely someone who knew Norma, and the fact that they covered her face showed that they didn’t want to look at her. A few of her shorts were undone, and the police also found a set of house keys near her body.

Who put Norma Rodriguez to death?

At first, the Port Hueneme Police suspected Tony, so they brought him and his brother to the station to question them. But Tony had a strong excuse for where he was at the time of the murder. He had been to a baseball game with his brother and oldest son, Andrew, who confirmed what he said. Andrew also told the police that he was dropped off at home late at night. When he got there, the front door was locked and the house was dark. He got in by crawling through the window of his bedroom in the back. Austin, who was younger, is said to have told him at the time, “Mommy has a band-aid on her face.” Andrew didn’t pay much attention, though, and went to sleep. When they passed polygraph tests, Tony and Hector were also cleared of suspicion.

After talking to Austin, the police found out that someone named Corey was in the house at the time of the murder. Corey Davis was Norma’s coworker. He was a very nervous man who denied having any other kind of relationship with her than the occasional conversation at work. He also passed a polygraph test, so he was taken off the list of people who might be guilty. The police then heard from a coworker named Beatrice. She said she was one of the people who went to Norma’s house for a barbecue the day before she was killed. She also said that the hostess’s house keys had been lost at the party. The police finally figured out how the attacker got into the house without breaking any windows or doors.

When the guest list for Norma’s party was carefully looked at, a person named Warren Mackey stood out as a possible suspect. Norma’s coworkers said that he tried to start a romantic relationship with her against her will, which Warren strongly denied. He said that he watched TV with her and was the last person to leave the party. He then went to a club with his roommate and his roommate’s girlfriend. This claim was backed up by the couple, and Warren also did well on a polygraph test.

Since there was no more proof, the case went cold. But the case wasn’t solved for ten years, when a lab worker used new technology to find a match for the DNA found at the crime scene. Warren’s DNA matched the DNA sample. The police finally figured out that Warren broke into Norma’s house with the stolen keys and strangled her to death because he was angry about being turned down. The investigators were shocked, and one of them said, “Of all the customers we worked with, he was probably the coolest.” It really blows your mind. If you’re dealing with a real sociopath, they can pass a lie detector test.

Where is Warren Mackey at this time?

Warren gave the police his DNA on his own when they were looking into Norma’s case. In August 2003, he was caught and charged with killing Norma. Within two years of being arrested, Warren pleaded guilty and was given a prison sentence of 15 years to life. Official records show that he was being held at a prison in California.

Oralia Garci, the victim’s sister, later said, “It still hurts like it was yesterday. I miss having her around. That cut doesn’t get better. We just put it aside for now. We have to keep living for Norma and move on.”

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