Deseray Hall, a one-year-old girl, tragically lost her life on May 10, 1992, in Pecos, Texas. The incident was part of a horrific murder-suicide that claimed the lives of five family members in their home. The victims included Deseray's grandfather, James McIver, 51; her grandmother, Gloria McIver, 49; her uncle, Robert McIver, 27; and her father, Gilbert Dominguez, 48. The only survivor, Deseray's mother, Glenda Hall, was not present at the home during the incident.
The investigation revealed that Gilbert Dominguez, who was not living at the McIver home, carried out the shootings. He used a large caliber rifle and a large knife in the attack. The police arrived at the scene within a minute of the emergency call and found the elder McIver, Dominguez, and Deseray dead at the home. Robert McIver was found alive near the residence but died en route to a hospital in Lubbock. Gloria McIver was found outside the home and died at a Pecos medical center.
The incident was classified as a multiple murder-suicide, with Gilbert Dominguez identified as the perpetrator. The tragedy shook the small community of Pecos, which is located about 400 miles west of Fort Worth. The case did not lead to any arrests or litigations beyond the determination of the cause of death, as the perpetrator died during the incident.
Deseray Hall's death remains a somber reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence and mental health issues. The community continues to remember and honor the lives lost in this tragic event.
