In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we trace how Dallas doctor Ricardo “Ricky” Paniagua’s breakup with Brenda Delgado shifted into repeated run ins, late night calls, and signs of surveillance. As Ricky moved on and began dating dentist Dr. Kendra Hatcher in 2015, investigators later mapped a pattern of jealousy and planning that set the stage for what followed.

This case matters because it shows how stalking behaviors can escalate before anyone recognizes the risk.

Part 1 follows the timeline, relationships, and early warning signs that were later used to explain motive.

The story continues in Part 2.