Melissa Kethley is known for being the wife of American former basketball player turned convicted murderer Carlton Dotson. He was a basketball player at Baylor University in 2003 when he shot and killed his friend and teammate Patrick Dennehy.
The former basketball athlete claimed that he was hearing voices, was the son of God, and had the ability to know who would and who would not go into heaven. Carlton further stated that Patrick was about to hurt him so he has to kill him.
Where Is Carlton Dotson Wife Melissa Kethley Now?
Carlton Dotson’s estranged wife Melissa Kethley has lived a low-profile life since her husband was found guilty of the murder of his teammate and friend, Patrick Denneny. Patrick was a player at Baylor University.
On June 12, 2003, Dotson shot his teammate in the head. The murder was set off a chain of events that led to the Baylor University basketball scandal. The university’s men’s basketball program was investigated and also punished for numerous infractions by the NCAA.
Dotson’s wife stated that she didn’t know which version of her husband waited for her on a fateful evening in June, the innocent, laid-back basketball player she married, or the violent, angry man she said he turned into.
According to the authorities, Datosn called his wife asking for the meeting just a few hours after he shot his friend in a field outside Waco. Melissa said she found Dotson in a video store parking lot, in a black Chevrolet Tahoe belonging to Patrick.
Carlton Dotson Wife Melissa Kethley Age And Kids
Melissa Kethley was 21 years old when the life-changing incident occurred in her life. Her husband, Carlton Dotson pleaded guilty to killing his teammate Patrick Dennehy and was sentenced to 35 years in prison on June 15, 2005.
Dotson was junior power forward on the team and was a friend of Patrick. He attended North Dorchester High School in Hurlock, Maryland, and Paris Junior College before transferring to Baylor University in the summer of 2002.
Melissa Kethley Husband In 2022
Melissa Kethley met her future husband Carlton Dotson on the second day of his freshman year at Paris Junior College in 2000. In the fall of 2001, the couple began dating and quickly because inseparable.
The couple got married in a small wedding ceremony on August 17, 2002, in their new apartment in Waco. Melissa stated that Dotson and Patrick were friends, but Dotson was initially closer to other players.
In October, the former athlete started accusing his wife of cheating on him with his teammates. Later in February, they moved into a new apartment, but Carlton was so afraid his teammates would visit his wife.
However, the couple separated in April after eight months of marriage, Melissa didn’t state the reason for their separation. Well, it is not known whether Melissa married again after separating from Carlton.
Is Melissa Kethley Still Married To Carlton Dotson?
Only after eight months of marriage, did Melissa Kethley and Carlton Dotson separate. The player used to accuse his wife of being unfaithful, claiming he had images and heard voices that told him Melissa was cheating.
When Carlton would calm down, he would eventually admit he needed help. Later he briefly saw a counselor for attention-deficit disorder. In April, Melissa moved in with her mom and stepdad and Carlton started staying at Patrick Dennehy’s apartment.
It was July 21, when Melissa learned from television reports that Carlton was arrested. After four days, investigators found the athlete’s body in a field near a rock quarry a few miles southeast of Waco.
Melissa claimed she eventually intended to file for divorce. Further, she admitted, “I really don’t think I’ll ever stop loving Carlton. I don’t think that I’ll ever love anybody the same way.”