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Desiree Morris

Case from Grand-prairie, TX dated Apr 05, 2016

Victim Details

Desiree Morris

Female

Grand-prairie

TX

2016-04-05

17

Desiree

Morris

06/28/2026

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Seventeen-year-old Desiree Morris, a young woman from Grand Prairie, Texas, tragically lost her life on April 5, 2016. Her death was the result of a violent and abusive relationship with her 29-year-old boyfriend, Ivan Arellano. Desiree's body was discovered in a wooded area near the 2400 block of Pioneer Parkway in Grand Prairie, after Arellano had confessed to killing her and subsequently took his own life.

Desiree's family had long been concerned about her relationship with Arellano. T ...
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  • Crime Blog: Family of Grand Prairie teen say 6 months of abuse led up to murder-suicide
  • Police: 'Monster' killed 17-year-old ex, then himself | wkyc.com
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    I've been reflecting on the deep sadness surrounding Desiree Morris's tragic story, and it's hard no... ...Read More
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    I keep thinking about Desiree's friends and what they must be going through right now. I can't imagi... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the role of the community in these situations. Desiree's case is a stark... ...Read More
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