Dallas Woman's Murder Recorded on 911 Call: Family's Fight for Justice

The 911 Call and Initial Response

• 911 call captured Deanna gasping for breath and begging for help, while naming her killer, Delcio Patrick.
• Patrick, Deanna's ex-husband, had a history of threatening to kill her.
• The 911 operator stated she couldn't clearly hear the events and was busy locating Deanna's address, leading to critical delays.
• Responding officers were told it was a lower-level call and left after a brief check without finding Deanna.

Discovery and Aftermath

• Deanna was found by her family two days later, with her feet hanging out of a bathtub.
• Delcio Patrick was arrested and tried, with a prosecutor describing him as "as close to the devil as you can get."

Impact on DPD Procedures

• Deanna's murder led to changes in how the Dallas Police Department (DPD) responds to domestic violence calls.
• The family continues to fight for justice and systemic change over 12 years later.