I just joined the community because I've been following this case, as it hits close to home for me. I live in Dallas, and have experienced an ex who is (still) unable to let go, and it is quite the challenge whenever I try to date someone new.
It makes me sad that KH lost her life due to the ex of the man she loved. I do believe RP is a victim too; however, I feel that there should be more public education regarding red flags and stalking. From personal experience, people like BD and my ex go to great lengths to hold on. The stalking becomes a substitute for the relationship. Going "no-contact" is best, as BD types take any form of communication as hope for a future. Didn't CC's grandmother say that BD called RP her "husband"? From the article below, it appears that BD could be an "Intimate Partner Stalker".
http://www.esia.net/Forms_of_Stalking.htm
Through my own research, I've learned just how much information can be found from a phone. Add this to the fact that BD and RP were on the same phone plan, and it's probable that BD could see and hear correspondence between RP and KH, and knew the seriousness of their relationship.
http://www.npr.org/sections/alltech...-used-to-stalk-control-domestic-abuse-victims
I have my suspicions that if they weren't be sharing a cell phone plan, BD would have found other ways to keep track of RP. My ex spent thousands of dollars to move into the empty apartment above me. I moved six hours away, legally changed my entire name under a sealed court record, shifted my work to be at home so he wouldn't shoot up my office, posed with a male friend to give illusion of new relationship, created wedding webpages and baby registries, but monitoring continues four years after going no contact. I cannot personally attest to Dallas PD's handling of similar matters, but surrounding police agencies won't even question my ex, despite several thick folders of evidence. My ex even made a direct death threat to a family member of mine, via text message, and when I called LE, they replied "He's a guy in Texas. Of course he has a gun." and refused to take a report. When I escalated the issue, I had everyone on my side, except for a DA who refused to pursue charges. My point in mentioning the preceding is that I don't think RP had much say in the issue and BD wasn't going to stop. Also, as a male victim, he may have been more resistant to seeking help, due to the stigma associated with it.
This is why I hope that this case can raise awareness for dealing with stalkers, and the importance of alerting new partners of the situation so that they can protect themselves. Perhaps this could even motivate LE to take similar stalking situations more seriously. I am saddened that KH lost her life due to these circumstances, and hope that BD is brought to justice.