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Actress Mackenzie Phillips Shocked by Partner's Murder Accusation

3/30/2026

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Mackenzie Phillips, an actress, expressed shock after learning that Emily Emerald Vogdt is accused of killing her partner, Carla Maribel Rodriguez, and Rodriguez's dog.
The killing occurred on March 22 at a Beverly Grove home.
Emily Emerald Vogdt, described as a trans man, is held on $3,075,000 bail.
Rodriguez's brother described Vogdt as possessive, and Rodriguez's aunt said she believed her niece was dating a man.

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Mackenzie Phillips, an actress, expressed shock after learning that Emily Emerald Vogdt is accused of killing her partner, Carla Maribel Rodriguez, and Rodriguez's dog.
The killing occurred on March 22 at a Beverly Grove home.
Emily Emerald Vogdt, described as a trans man, is held on $3,075,000 bail.
Rodriguez's brother described Vogdt as possessive, and Rodriguez's aunt said she believed her niece was dating a man.