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Woman wears the engagement ring of her slain fiancé years later

July 09, 2022 / 02:37

This episode covers the tragic love story of Jessica Tavnani and Patrick De La Cerda, their engagement, and the events leading to Patrick's untimely death.

Jessica Tavnani recounts her first meeting with Patrick De La Cerda online in June 2017, describing him as handsome and charming. Their instant connection led to a proposal in late 2017, which Jessica accepted with excitement.

On February 27, 2018, a mysterious phone call prompted Patrick's father, Max De La Cerda, to check on his son. When neither Patrick nor Jessica could reach him, concern grew.

Jessica arrived at Patrick's home to find him lifeless on the floor, surrounded by blood. This shocking discovery marked a turning point in her life.

Despite the tragedy, Jessica honors Patrick by wearing the engagement ring he had ordered, symbolizing their love and the marriage that never happened.

TLDR

Jessica Tavnani shares her love story with Patrick De La Cerda, culminating in tragedy on her birthday.

Episode

2:37
00:00:00
i am jessica tavnani and patrick de la cerda was my fiance patrick de la cerda was living in
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deltona florida when he first met jessica davnati we first met online it was in june of
00:00:15
2017. patrick was definitely movie star handsome he definitely had the whole package
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we just fell in love like right away it was a connection from the beginning so it was kind of like love at first sight
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devnani worked as a bank teller in orlando while de la serta worked a construction job with his father max
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it was late 2017 when de la serta popped the question it just came out of nowhere he
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he just asked like you know will you marry me and what did you say of course i said yes i was so excited
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de la cerda then ordered this custom-made work of art engagement ring to be delivered to his home
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de la cerda's mother patricia rons said her son was a romantic i love you good night sweet dreams
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i'll call you i'll send you a text i wake online on february 27 2018 de la cerda's father
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max received a phone call from an unknown person stating they have a package to deliver to his son
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max de la cerda then called patrick but when he didn't answer he sent him a text
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message saying there is a package at gate for you man is waiting max and patrick's fiance jessica kept
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calling patrick with no luck raising concern you're thinking he's been harmed yes
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yes for sure when devnani arrived at de la cerda's home she made a disturbing discovery
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i'm approaching the front door and that's where his body laid patrick just laying there
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and this big pool of blood and just he was just lifeless i don't think patrick de la souta had
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any idea what was waiting for him on the other side of that door on devnani's 30th birthday the de la
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serta family was finally able to give her the engagement ring why do you wear that ring today i wear
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it because patrick will always be the love of my life devnani still wears the engagement ring
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in honor of a marriage that never took place

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most heartbreaking
  • 85
    Most shocking
  • 80
    Most dramatic
  • 80
    Most surprising

Episode Highlights

  • Love at First Sight
    Jessica describes her instant connection with Patrick when they first met online.
    “It was kind of like love at first sight.”
    @ 00m 28s
    July 09, 2022
  • The Proposal
    In late 2017, Patrick surprised Jessica with a marriage proposal.
    “He just asked like you know will you marry me.”
    @ 00m 45s
    July 09, 2022
  • A Heartbreaking Discovery
    Jessica finds Patrick's lifeless body upon arriving at his home.
    “I’m approaching the front door and that’s where his body laid.”
    @ 01m 53s
    July 09, 2022
  • A Ring of Remembrance
    Jessica continues to wear her engagement ring in honor of Patrick.
    “I wear it because Patrick will always be the love of my life.”
    @ 02m 20s
    July 09, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • It was kind of like love at first sight.
    Woman wears the engagement ring of her slain fiancé years later
  • I said yes, I was so excited.
    Woman wears the engagement ring of her slain fiancé years later
  • Patrick will always be the love of my life.
    Woman wears the engagement ring of her slain fiancé years later

Key Moments

  • Love Story00:24
  • Engagement00:55
  • Tragic Discovery01:53
  • Enduring Love02:23

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