Dexter: Resurrection Kills Original Angel Batista After 19 Years

In the ninth episode of Dexter: Resurrection, longtime character Angel Batista, played by David Zayas, meets a tragic end after nearly exposing Dexter Morgan as the Bay Harbor Butcher. Batista attempts to warn Dexter about Leon Prater, a billionaire who is fascinated by Dexter's killings, but this backfires when Prater captures Batista and tries to manipulate Dexter into killing him. Dexter, adhering to his code, frees Batista, but Batista, enraged and having confirmed Dexter's identity, attacks him. The confrontation ends when Prater fatally shoots Batista, who dies bitterly cursing Dexter. David Zayas revealed that Batista was aware his death was inevitable, marking a poignant conclusion to the character's nearly two-decade arc. Fans have reacted strongly to Batista's death, viewing him as a vital link to the original series and a key emotional anchor for the franchise.