Wanted Woman Arrested in Mexico for Plotting Murder of Texas Dentist

A woman wanted for ordering the contracted killing of a notable Texas dentist has been arrested in Mexico, Mexican authorities said.

Brenda Delgado was detained at a house in the city of Torreon, in northern Coahuila state, according to the Attorney General's Office. FBI via AP

A woman wanted for ordering the contracted killing of a notable Texas dentist has been arrested in Mexico, Mexican authorities said. 

Brenda Delgado, a dental hygienist, will be detained in Mexico City until she’s transferred to US authorities, ABC News reports. 

Delgado had allegedly ordered two people to murder Dr. Kendra Hatcher because she was jealous Hatcher was dating her ex-boyfriend, according to the FBI. 

Brenda Delgado was able to effectively manipulate everyone she involved in her calculated scheme.

— Thomas M. Class, F.B.I.