Derick Tobar-Gonzalez Sentenced For Stalking, Kidnapping, Raping Ex-Girlfriend

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

October 26, 2021

Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Derick Tobar-Gonzalez, 29, of Frisco, was sentenced to 65 years for Aggravated Sexual Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping, and Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury involving Family Violence after entering a plea of guilty.

“Too often, domestic violence does not end when the relationship ends and a victim thinks she has escaped her abuser. This case shows our dedication to prosecuting violent perpetrators who attempt to maintain control over their former victims,” said Willis after sentencing.

On Oct. 21, 2019, Tobar-Gonzalez followed the victim to her apartment in Plano. Tobar-Gonzalez and the victim were in a previous dating relationship, but the victim had ended the relationship months before. As the victim reached her door, Tobar-Gonzalez approached the victim from behind, strangled her to the point of unconsciousness, placed her into his vehicle, and drove her back to his trailer in Frisco.

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