"With the capture of alias La Muñeca and alias Leopaldo, a period of calm has been created in the region," Lieutenant Colonel Mauricio Herrera stated. "These arrests mark progress in the dismantling of criminal structures responsible for the recent homicides."

The hitwoman's ex-boyfriend Deyve Jesus was one of her alleged victims. He was ambushed and assassinated on July 23. Earlier in the day he had received a call from Rodriguez begging him to meet up with her to resolve a dispute over money. He was instead gunned down by two men on motorcycles. Authorities believe Rodriguez ordered the hit herself.