Crisoforo Osorio-Gonzalez, a 36-year-old car salesman from Rockford, Illinois, was found dead on February 10, 2024. He worked as the manager at 21st Auto Sales, located at 2506 Broadway in Rockford, where he had been employed for nearly two years. Osorio-Gonzalez was born in Mexico but had lived in Rockford for over two decades, also working as a mechanic.
On the day of his disappearance, Osorio-Gonzalez took two customers on a test drive.
When he failed to return, his boss became concerned and contacted him around 12 p.m. The car was later discovered in Chicago, and Osorio-Gonzalez's body was found in a Little Village alley near the 3600 block of West 26th Street on February 13, 2024. The Cook County coroner reported that he had been shot in the back of his head and the back.
The investigation led to the arrest of Rosie Chavez, a 46-year-old woman from Berwyn, who is facing charges of first-degree murder and felony kidnapping using force or a threat of force. According to police, Chavez kidnapped Osorio-Gonzalez during the test drive and subsequently killed him.
Osorio-Gonzalez was remembered by his colleagues and friends as a caring and happy person who treated customers with great respect and kindness. His death has left his family, friends, and the community devastated. An online fundraiser was set up to help cover the costs of his funeral, reflecting the community's effort to honor his memory and support his family during this difficult time.
The family and friends of Osorio-Gonzalez have expressed a strong desire for justice in the wake of his tragic death. The community has come together to support the family, both emotionally and financially, through various tributes and fundraising efforts.
