Obsession, Betrayal, and Murder: The Brenda Delgado Case That Shook Dallas

The Rise of Brenda Delgado: From Dental Student to Fugitive

Brenda Berenice Delgado Reynaga's journey began in Mexico, but she was raised in Dallas, Texas, where she pursued a career in dentistry. After graduating from Skyline High School, she worked as a dental assistant and enrolled in a dental hygiene program at Sanford-Brown College. Described as ambitious and devoutly religious, Delgado's life took a dark turn when her relationship with dermatologist Dr. Ricardo "Ricky" Paniagua ended in early 2015. Unable to accept the breakup, Delgado became obsessed with Paniagua, especially after learning about his new relationship with pediatric dentist Dr. Kendra Hatcher.

The Murder-For-Hire Plot Unfolds

Delgado's obsession led her to orchestrate a meticulous plan to eliminate Hatcher. She recruited Crystal Cortes, a single mother, to act as the getaway driver, offering her $500. Kristopher Love, a small-time drug dealer, was promised money and drugs to carry out the killing. Delgado provided them with information about Hatcher's whereabouts, and on September 2, 2015, Love fatally shot Hatcher in the parking garage of her Dallas apartment complex, making it appear as a botched robbery. ...Read More

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