Patrick de la Cerda: the planned murder revealed by a forgotten notebook

The Notebook that Condemned the Killer: The Murder of Patrick de la Cerda in Deltona, Florida. A man wrote down every detail of his plan: the exact address, the dog's name, how to hide fingerprints. Then he threw it in the trash without destroying it. Patrick de la Cerda was shot four times on February 27, 2018, and the crumpled pages of the blue notebook became the most devastating forensic evidence in the investigation. In this episode, we explore Gregory Vender's documented obsession, the restraining order that was never verified, and how a simple decision not to burn a notebook transformed a premeditated crime into a textbook case of criminal arrogance. How does someone capable of planning every small detail make the most basic mistake? Victim: Patrick de la Cerda Date: February 27, 2018 Location: Deltona, Florida Status: Sentenced to life in prison without parole - The notebook contained the exact address, sketches of the property, and the victim's dog's name, but it was left in the trash. - Gregory Vender called Jessica twice on the day of the crime, directly violating the restraining order issued three months earlier. - The 300 Blackout ammunition used in the four shots matched exactly with that found in the accused's desk drawer. - Patrick's security system was stolen before the crime, demonstrating that the break-in was precisely planned in advance. Patrick de la Cerda, Deltona Florida murder, 2018, forensic investigation, restraining order, premeditated crime, detectives, criminal minds, ammunition, true crime SpanishIf you'd like to listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or total or partial commercial use is prohibited without prior written authorization. For permissions, licenses, and commercial inquiries: [email protected]