Anatomy of Murder

Only You (Ricardo Medina)

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Aug 12, 2025
Kishwar Lakhani, Deputy Chief of the Family Violence Division at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, shares her insights on a harrowing murder case. The podcast dives into the shocking murder of Ricardo Medina, who was killed shortly after a first date. Kishwar discusses the chilling dynamics of obsession and stalking, revealing how these elements led to violence. The narrative explores the psychological complexities of the suspect and the tragic aftermath of a life interrupted, highlighting the alarming realities of modern relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Body Found Outside Idling Car

  • Police found Ricardo Medina lying beside an idling car with a gunshot wound to the head.
  • Paramedics transported him to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
INSIGHT

No Sign The Killing Was A Robbery

  • Detectives found Ricardo's ID, wallet, phone, and work lanyard at the scene intact.
  • The presence of those items made a robbery motive appear unlikely.
ANECDOTE

Ricardo: Nurse, Student, Choir Singer

  • Family described Ricardo as a University of Texas at Arlington nursing student and a hospice nurse.
  • He loved helping patients, sang in a choir, and had many friends.
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