Delores Prock, a 55-year-old woman from Greenville, Texas, was found dead on August 24, 2006. Her death was the result of a fatal gunshot wound inflicted by her ex-husband, Michael Dwayne Prock, who was also 55 years old at the time. Michael Prock admitted to the crime during a cell-phone conversation with a Hunt County investigator, stating that he had shot Delores because she had "found someone else." The couple had recently divorced, and Michael was reportedly upset about Delores moving on with her life.
Michael Prock, a registered sex offender, had a history of criminal behavior, including a conviction for sexual battery in 1993. After killing Delores, Michael fled the scene and led law enforcement on a low-speed pursuit that ended in Mayes County, Oklahoma. During the pursuit, Michael's truck ran over police "stop sticks" and came to a halt in a field. Despite efforts by law enforcement officers to negotiate with him, Michael ultimately took his own life with a gunshot to the head.
The investigation into Delores Prock's death revealed that Michael had premeditated the murder, as he had expressed his intentions to either kill himself or force an officer to kill him during the pursuit. The tragic incident highlighted the dangers of domestic violence and the devastating consequences it can have on individuals and their families. Delores Prock's death serves as a somber reminder of the importance of addressing and preventing domestic violence in our communities.
