Double Murder of Israeli Embassy Staffers Rocks Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. Mourns Double Murder of Israeli Embassy Staffers; Suspect Charged Washington, D.C. - In a somber press conference on May 22, 2025, Acting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the charges against Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago, Illinois, for the double murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers. The victims, identified as 30-year-old Yarron Lishinski and 26-year-old Sarah Lynn Millgram of Kansas, were found deceased in Washington, D.C. The details of the crime remain under investigation, but the swift action by law enforcement and the announcement of charges have brought a sense of urgency to the case. "This is a horrific crime," stated Pirro during the press conference. "These crimes are not going to be tolerated by me and by this office." The charges against Rodriguez include two counts of first-degree murder. The incident has sent shockwaves through the diplomatic community and the city of Washington, D.C. The Embassy of Israel to the United States released a statement expressing their deep sorrow and cooperating fully with the investigation. The community is left to grieve the loss of two young lives, cut short tragically. The investigation continues to uncover the full circumstances of this devastating event.