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Danilo Man Rodica, a 33-year-old Filipino man, was shot and killed on February 10, 1980, during an armed robbery at the Empire Jewelry Store in Berwyn, Illinois. He was one of two people killed in the attack; the other victim was Thomas Pavlopoulos. Both victims were shot during the robbery. Rodica was identified as the brother of Linda Manzano, who was also shot but survived.

Police apprehended Walter Stewart as he fled the scene with stolen jewelry. Stewart was charged in Cook County with the murders of Danilo Rodica and Thomas Pavlopoulos, the attempted murder of Linda Manzano, and the armed robbery of the jewelry store; he pleaded guilty and was found guilty. The case drew attention because of the multiple fatal and violent counts and the resulting capital sentence.

Did anyone know Danilo or have information about the robbery or the business at the Empire Jewelry Store?