A woman's obsession with her ex-boyfriend leads to a plot to harm him and his new girlfriend. The chapter explores online dating, their rollercoaster relationship, Brenda's increasing obsession, and the sinister plans she hatches with a hitman.
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Brenda Delgado becomes obsessed with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend, resorting to cyberstalking and staging 'chance' encounters to keep him in her life.
In her pursuit of eliminating her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, Brenda enlists the help of others and becomes increasingly desperate, even considering fleeing to Mexico after committing a shocking act.
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Brenda's Obsession with Ricky and Kendra
Brenda Delgado's obsession with her ex-boyfriend Ricky and his new girlfriend Kendra consumes her after their breakup. She becomes fixated on the couple, stalking their social media accounts and orchestrating chance encounters. Despite their breakup, Brenda maintains a friendship with Ricky, using it as an opportunity to manipulate and control the situation. She relentlessly tries to find someone willing to harm Kendra, even seeking out a hitman.
The Formation of a Deadly Plan
In her quest to eliminate Kendra, Brenda enlists the help of Crystal Cortez, a single mother from a low-income neighborhood. Crystal is seduced by Brenda's promises of financial gain and a better life for her son. Together, they discuss various methods of murder and surveil Kendra's daily routine. Unable to find a willing hitman, they even approach random men on the streets. Eventually, they recruit Christopher Love, a small-time drug dealer, who agrees to carry out the deadly plan.
The Graduation and the Final Twist
Amidst her obsession and planning, Brenda continues with her life, graduating from her dental hygiene program and seemingly appearing happy to her family and friends. Ricky reveals that he is moving to Sacramento, adding to Brenda's desperation and jealousy. As Brenda's future seems uncertain, she becomes determined to take drastic action. The episode ends with the revelation that Brenda's plan involves fleeing to Mexico after committing a shocking act, showcasing the intensity and danger of her obsession.
When the man of her dreams broke up with her — twice — Brenda Delgado turned to cyberstalking and staging “chance” run-ins to keep him in her life. But she couldn’t stop him from moving on. When Ricky Paniagua started dating another woman, Brenda began plotting a murder.