Burr Ridge man accused of killing mother in sledgehammer attack denied pre-trial release

BURR RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- A judge denied pre-trial release for a west suburban man accused of murdering his mother with a sledgehammer.

Virna Rodriguez died Sunday, two days after she was attacked in her home on South Madison Street in Burr Ridge.

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Her son, Oscar Rodriguez, made his first court appearance on Monday.

He faces several charges, including first-degree murder.

Rodriguez is due back in court next month.