'Unacceptable': Man Who Threatened To Kill Woman In SF Convicted

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A man who San Francisco prosecutors say threatened to kill a woman and took her phone away when she called police for help has been convicted.

A jury convicted Christopher Delgado, 21, of making criminal threats, assault, and damaging a communications device to prevent help, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.

"Survivors of domestic abuse are not alone and have a dedicated team of prosecutors and advocates in my office that will work with them to break the cycle of abuse, get justice, and help them heal, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said in a statement Wednesday. "We take these cases very seriously as this kind of behavior is often the precursor to greater violence."

Prosecutors say Delgado had a history of making threats against the victim, texting her, "when you're dead, it's not gonna be a joke anymore" and "I hope you die Godh (sic) that's my wish."

The victim called 911 the afternoon of May 28, 2024, to report that Delgado had spat on her, prosecutors said.

While she was giving officers Delgado's biographical information, the call suddenly ended, prosecutors said. Dispatch tried calling the woman back several times to no avail, authorities said.

When the woman finally picked up the phone, she told dispatchers that Delgado had taken her phone away and that he was armed, prosecutors said.

Officers responded to the woman's residence, where she told them that Delgado had threatened to beat her and that she was scared he would kill her, prosecutors said. Delgado was later located by police and taken into custody in connection with the threats, authorities said.

“Christopher Delgado’s actions —assaulting the victim, tearing away her phone when she was calling for help, and threatening her life—are unacceptable,” San Francisco Assistant District Attorney Max Draskovich said. “These convictions make clear that San Francisco is committed to protecting survivors of domestic violence and ensuring their abusers are held accountable.”

Delgado is currently out of custody and will be sentenced on Dec. 12. Prosecutors did not say what repercussions he will face in light of his conviction.