The latest Dateline NBC series, The Smoking Gun, hosted by Andrea Canning, premiered on October 3, 2024 (8 p.m. EST). The name of the new episode is In Cold Blood, which follows the story of Kim Dorsey, who was discovered dead in her house on Eastbury Drive by her husband, Derrick Dorsey.
The incident took place in October 2012. Shortly afterward, the forensic investigation revealed DNA found in Kim's genital tract, matching a 33-year-old man named Lance Eugene Kirkpatrick.
Detectives arrested Lance, who was charged with first-degree murder and sexual assault of Kim Dorsey. According to reports, he used a pool cue and a knife as the murder weapons. Following his trial, the State of Florida imposed three life sentences (without parole) on Lance.
Derrick Dorsey, Kim's husband, testified in court and spoke about the loss of his wife, saying:
"There was not a mean bone in her body. That's the woman he took from me."
According to reports, Kirkpatrick, who was hired by Derrick, had been living with the Dorseys. An argument from the prosecutors suggested that Lance broke into the couple's room to steal some money to pay off a debt. During the robbery, he was caught by Kim, and according to his statement, he accidentally killed her in a heated argument.
However, the autopsy revealed that Kim was raped by Lance before being murdered. Her hands were tied using zip ties, and Lance slit her throat with a knife. Whether the sexual encounter between them was consensual or not remained uncertain.
What happened to Derrick Dorsey?
Dateline: The Smoking Gun explores the murder of Kim Dorsey, who was killed in cold blood in her Jacksonville home by Derrick’s acquaintance, Lance Kirkpatrick. The synopsis of the episode reads:
"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.
Dateline: The Smoking Gun covers all the angles of Kim Dorsey’s murder, as well as the events before and after the revelation. Derrick Dorsey kept a low profile after the case was closed. He was initially a firefighter in Jacksonville but later became a professional hypnotist at a firm called Tracy Riley Counseling and Hypnosis.
Derrick reportedly sought counseling in the first few years and then made a career switch. According to reports, he wanted to help individuals suffering from the trauma he had experienced. The bio Derrick Dorsey posted on the Tracy Riley website gives insight into his current state of mind. It reads:
"After 25 years with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Derrick is now focusing on expanding quality mental health services on a local, national and international level. Derrick knows firsthand the importance of services and personally benefited from professional counseling and hypnosis following a tragedy in his own life. He embarked on a mission to make counseling services more accessible and to minimize the negative stigma placed on today’s fractured mental health industry.
Where is Derrick Dorsey now?
According to reports, Derrick Dorsey continues living in his Jacksonville house, where he found his wife, Kim, stabbed to death. He reportedly demolished the entire room, brick by brick, and rebuilt it to rid himself of the painful memories associated with it.
Residents have spotted Derrick Dorsey in Jacksonville, though it’s unclear if he lives in his house full-time, as locals often refer to it as the "murder house." Derrick’s further whereabouts remain uncertain.
Who is Derrick Dorsey's new wife?
According to reports, Derrick Dorsey married another woman named Tracey Riley (2015) who helped him in his recovery from the trauma of Kim's murder. However, after a few years, the couple ended up having a divorce as Derrick's status on Facebook validated the same, reports.
To everyone's surprise the place where he works presently goes by the name of Tracey Riley which is a counseling set up. Firefighter turned hynotist Derrick Dorsey reportedly continues to live as a single person dedicating his life to the purpose of enhancing mental well-being
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