Oxygen presents the first episode of Dateline: The Smoking Gun, hosted by Dateline’s Andrea Canning. This true-crime series takes viewers on a detailed journey through troublesome investigations, following the relentless pursuit of justice by detectives.
The series premiere investigates the death of Kim Dorsey, who was found murdered in her bedroom in Florida. The chaotic crime scene, with signs of ransacking and missing items, presented a challenging puzzle for authorities. An anonymous tip led to the arrest of Lance Kirkpatrick, and his DNA was found inside the victim.
Despite the defense’s arguments about a prior sexual relationship and a fight leading to her death, Kirkpatrick was found guilty of first-degree murder and rape.
Dateline: The Smoking Gun explores the twists and turns of this case, highlighting the critical pieces of evidence that ultimately led to justice for Kim Dorsey.
Dateline: The Smoking Gun, In Cold Blood, airs Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. on Oxygen True Crime.
