Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Dorothy King death by force case profile photo

Dorothy King

Case from Spring-lake, NC dated Sep 15, 2016

Victim Details

Dorothy King

Female

Spring-lake

NC

2016-09-15

84

Dorothy

King

06/25/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Dorothy King, an 84-year-old woman from Spring Lake, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on September 15, 2016. She was fatally shot by her husband, Bobby King, who was 79 years old at the time. Bobby King also shot and killed their 54-year-old daughter, Cynthia King, in the family home on Diane Circle. The incident occurred early in the morning, and Bobby King called the police himself to report the shootings.

Upon arrival, the police found Dorothy and Cynthia King dead from gunshot ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Dorothy King, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • WNCN: ‘We do forgive him,’ says family of Spring Lake military vet charged with murdering wife, daughter
  • NC military vet shoots, kills elderly wife, daughter, police say
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I've been following the King case lately, and something that really stands out to me is the family's... ...Read More
    10/15/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the courage it must have taken for Bobby King to call the police himself... ...Read More
    02/08/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Dorothy King

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Spring-lake, North-carolina

    Jennifer Foxx death by force case in Spring-lake, NC

    Jennifer Foxx

    Death: Mar 21, 2017
    Jennifer Renea Foxx, a 34-year-old woman from Spring Lake, NC, tragically passed away on March 21, 2 ...Read More
    Angela Gwyn death by force case in Spring-lake, NC

    Angela Gwyn

    Death: Sep 18, 2023
    On the evening of September 18, 2023, in Spring Lake, North Carolina, 42-year-old Angela Gwyn was fa f ...Read More
    Cynthia King death by force case in Spring-lake, NC

    Cynthia King

    Death: Sep 15, 2016
    Cynthia King, a 54-year-old woman from Spring Lake, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on Sept p ...Read More
    Stephanie McLean death by force case in Spring-lake, NC

    Stephanie McLean

    Death: Dec 20, 2007
    Stephanie McLean, a 44-year-old woman from Spring Lake, NC, was tragically killed on December 20, 20 2 ...Read More
    Blanca Lacortiglia death by force case in Spring-lake, NC

    Blanca Lacortiglia

    Death: Apr 30, 2023
    On April 30, 2023, 37-year-old Blanca Rosa LaCortiglia was found deceased in her home in Spring Lake k ...Read More
    Sharon Sikora death by force case in Spring-lake, NC

    Sharon Sikora

    Death: Oct 10, 2019
    Sharon Sikora, a 41-year-old woman from Spring Lake, North Carolina, was tragically killed on Octobe b ...Read More