Details of the Arrest

Antonio Rodriguez was taken into custody by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on Monday. He faces homicide charges linked to the death of Schmidt, who was discovered with fatal stab wounds in a dirt field in October 2022.

Timeline of Events

• October 17, 2022: Schmidt was last seen at a skatepark where his mother, Elizabeth Schmidt, dropped him off with a friend.
• October 18, 2022: Maintenance workers from a nearby daycare center discovered Schmidt’s body in a field near Navajo Road.
• Investigation: Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and believe an altercation occurred shortly before the murder.

Family’s Grief and Call for Justice

Elizabeth Schmidt expressed her heartache in an interview, sharing her experience of the painful discovery of her son’s death. “He was my everything. He was my only boy, he was awesome,” she stated, emphasizing her desire for answers about what happened.

Current Legal Status

As of the latest updates, Rodriguez is being held without bail at the High Desert Detention Center. The investigation into Schmidt’s death and Rodriguez’s potential motives continues to unfold.