Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Name | McCarthy, Kimberly Lagayle |
| TDCJ Number | 999287 | |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1961 | |
| Date Received | 12/07/1998 | |
| Age (when Received) | 37 | |
| Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 12 | |
| Date of Offense | 07/21/1997 | |
| Age (at the time of Offense) | 36 | |
| County | Dallas | |
| Race | Black | |
| Gender | Female | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Height | 5' 3" | |
| Weight | 188 | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Native County | Hunt | |
| Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
occupational therapist, waitress, home health care, laborer
Prior Prison Record
2 year sentence for 1 count of Forgery, received 02/12/90, released on Parole on 06/04/90 discharged 12/09/91
Summary of Incident
On 07/21/97, McCarthy entered the residence of a 70-year old white female in Lancaster with the intent to rob the victim. A struggle took place and victim was stabbed numerous times resulting in her death. McCarthy then used the victim's credit cards and used the victim's vehicle for transportation.
Co-Defendants
None
Race and Gender of Victim
White female