Woman Found Dead In Car On I-22 Victim Of Homicide: Police

BIRMINGHAM, AL - A woman found dead in her car on Interstate 22 last week has been ruled a victim of a homicide. The Hispanic woman, identified as 39-year-old Ernamy Padilla, was discovered May 12 by Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies.

Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway near exit 89 on I-22 around 2:30 p.m. May 12, and found Padilla unresponsive.

A report by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said detectives have found enough evidence to obtain warrants against Jose Afrain Dubon Rodriguez for the charge of murder. There is a no bond on this charge.

David Agee of the JCSO said Rodriguez may have fled the area but investigators are continuing to track his whereabouts to take him into custody.

If anyone has any information on where Rodriguez may be, they are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.