Houston Police Department
Suspect Arrested, Charged in Deaths of Two People at 8118 Dover

November 13, 2012 - Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the deaths of two people at 8118 Dover about 11:05 a.m. on Thursday (Nov. 8). 

Cameron Gerald Dorsey (b/m, 2-17-92) is charged with capital murder in the 174th State District Court.  He is charged in the deaths of Clements Vincent Dorsey, 89, and Barbara Ann Dorsey Alexander, 53, whose bodies were discovered at the above address.  Both victims suffered blunt force trauma.

A photo of suspect Dorsey is attached to this news release.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Wilson and Officer C. Cardenas reported:

Houston firefighters were called to the above address after a family member arrived to find the house on fire.  The bodies of Mr. Dorsey and Ms. Alexander were subsequently found inside.  An elderly woman, asleep inside the burning residence, was safely rescued by HFD personnel.

Mr. Dorsey’s grandson, Cameron Dorsey, was seen leaving the scene at the time of the fire, driving his grandfather’s vehicle. 

On Sunday (November 11), Dorsey was arrested without incident and subsequently confessed to his role in the murders. 

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