The latest episode of “The County Line” podcast produced by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office features Mercedes Wallace, the widow of Deputy Dennis Wallace, who was killed in the line of duty.

The podcast was released on Friday, the 10th anniversary of Wallace’s death.

"The development of this episode, honoring Deputy Dennis Wallace, involved months of thoughtful planning and coordination with Mercedes Wallace, who graciously agreed to participate and share in this effort to honor her husband's life, his service, and the legacy he left behind,” said Gary Condit, a staff service analyst for the sheriff. “Nov. 13, 2016, remains a solemn reminder of the day Deputy Wallace was murdered in the line of duty and the profound loss endured by the Wallace family, the Sheriff's Office, and our entire community. As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of his end of watch, this milestone reinforces our enduring commitment to never forget our fallen deputies, their sacrifice, their dedication, and the service they gave to their communities. We remain steadfast in our mission to honor their lives, preserve their legacies, and ensure they are never forgotten.”

Mercedes Wallace spent about an hour talking with host Sgt. Nate Crane about that tragic day, her life in since, and the support she received from the community.

“The only word that I can think of is ‘unbelievable,’” she said about the community’s outpouring of support. “I did not realize how much Dennis did and the lives that he touched … 10 years into it and Dennis is still here.”

Wallace, 53, was a 20-year veteran of the department. On Nov. 13, 2016, he had stopped in the fishing area of Fox Grove Park in Hughson to investigate a suspicious vehicle that dispatchers told him was stolen. David Machado, then 42, shot Wallace in the face and neck as the deputy was calling for backup, authorities said.

Investigators later said that Wallace was shot execution-style.

After fleeing the scene, Machado carjacked a vehicle and attempted another carjacking before he was apprehended in Tulare County.

The Modesto Bee reported that two weeks before the killing, a warrant had been issued for Machado’s arrest. He had been released on bail for a previous felony offense but failed to show up in court for the start of trial. Machado told several people that he wouldn't return to jail and planned to "shoot it out" with police, The Bee reported.

The County Line – episode 005 – can be viewed on the StanSheriff YouTube channel.