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Desiree Morris

Death by Force
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Desiree Morris

    Female

    Grand-prairie

    TX

    2016-04-05

    17

    Desiree

    Morris

    11/09/2025

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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
    12/29/2024
    I keep thinking about Desiree's friends and what they must be going through right now. I can't imagi... ...Read More
    03/11/2023
    I can't stop thinking about the role of the community in these situations. Desiree's case is a stark... ...Read More
    03/02/2023
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