The brutal murder of Kim Dorsey at the hands of Lance Kirkpatrick has once again brought this chilling case to light. The latest episode of Dateline recounts the tragic events surrounding Kim Dorsey’s death, which occurred in her Eastbury Drive home in October 2012. Forensic DNA evidence collected from her genital tract ultimately led detectives to Kirkpatrick, who sexually assaulted her, brutally beat her to death with a pool cue, and then slashed her throat with a kitchen knife.
Lance Kirkpatrick was convicted of first-degree murder and is currently serving three life sentences without the possibility of parole. He is confined at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility, as reported by the Florida Department of Corrections.
The upcoming Dateline episode titled The Smoking Gun: In Cold Blood will provide an in-depth look into the horrifying murder of Kim Dorsey, premiering on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 8 p.m. EST on Oxygen. The official synopsis states:
“A hunt for clues as detectives relentlessly pursue critical evidence that cracks the case; each investigation is packed with twists—false leads, wrong suspects, dead ends—until police finally uncover the smoking gun and arrive at justice.”
What led to the arrest of Lance Kirkpatrick?
On October 28, 2012, Kim Dorsey was discovered by her husband, Derrick Dorsey, lying in a pool of blood on their bedroom floor. Derrick, who works as a firefighter and paramedic in Jacksonville, returned home from a 24-hour shift to find his wife brutally beaten and in a state of advanced rigor mortis.
According to The Florida Times-Union, Kim’s body showed signs of sexual activity prior to her murder, with DNA evidence linking the crime to Derrick’s friend, Lance Kirkpatrick. The Dorseys had allowed the ex-military Kirkpatrick to stay with them and had offered him work in Kim’s construction business after he lost his job due to a failed drug test.
Kim Dorsey was found violently assaulted, with her throat having been cut with a kitchen knife.
Current status of Lance Kirkpatrick
Lance Kirkpatrick, aged 31 at the time of his arrest, was apprehended based on his confession and DNA evidence collected from Kim Dorsey’s remains. Court documents reveal he faced multiple charges, including first-degree murder, burglary of a dwelling with assault or battery, and sexual battery with a deadly weapon or great physical force.
During the court proceedings, the defense attempted to argue that Kim had instigated a confrontation with Lance, allegedly luring him into a sexual encounter before accusing him of introducing Derrick to other women. It was claimed that during a heated argument, Kim fired a gun at Lance, prompting him to retaliate in self-defense, which led to her losing consciousness.
It was alleged that Lance bound Kim and attempted to cut her loose with a knife when she regained consciousness and struggled to escape. The defense contended that he unintentionally stabbed her during this scuffle. However, the prosecution underscored the nature of the home invasion and the fact that Kirkpatrick was aware of the Dorseys’ spare key, suggesting a premeditated robbery for drug money.
Ultimately, Lance was convicted of first-degree murder, burglary of a dwelling, and sexual battery, receiving three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, as detailed by The Florida Times-Union. Lance Kirkpatrick is currently incarcerated at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Stay tuned for more details about the tragic murder of Kim Dorsey as the Dateline: The Smoking Gun episode airs on Thursday, October 3, 2024, on Oxygen.
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