Forensic Files

In Cold Blood

Dateline NBC

  • Aug 4, 2020
  • 1:23:03
  • Full Episode
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Brief Summary

Kim Dorsey is murdered; her husband and friend are implicated, leading to Lance Kirkpatrick's conviction for first-degree murder.

Key points

  • A Chilling Crime. A husband discovers his wife dead in their home, leading to a shocking investigation.
  • The Discovery. Derek Dorsey finds his wife Kim lying face down on the bedroom floor, bleeding.
  • The Investigation Begins. Detectives arrive at the scene and begin to uncover the truth behind Kim's death.
  • Living Two Lives. Derek's infidelity comes to light during the investigation, raising suspicions.
  • Derek's Alibi. Derek Dorsey's alibi checks out, but investigators still suspect his involvement in Kim's murder.
  • A Creepy Clue. Detectives discover a porn video in the Dorsey home, leading to a potential suspect.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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