Topic
Caitlin Spence
7 facts from 2 episodes, in date order. These are what speakers said on the shows, each linked to the moment it was said. They aren't independently verified.
2026
Caitlin Spence received five years of probation, and Karen Spence entered an Alford plea to accessory after the fact to grand larceny and got probation with a ten-year suspended sentence.
“After her testimony, Caitlin was sentenced to five years probation. Her mother Karen entered an Alford plea to accessory after the fact to grand larceny and was also released on probation with a ten year suspended sentence.”
Andrea Canning · The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter, 1:27:47
Undated
Prosecutor Ben Creekmore said Caitlin Spence's deal required her to testify against her father and plead guilty to accessory after the fact to capital murder.
“She would have to testify truthfully against her father, and she would have to enter a plea of guilty to accessory after the fact capital murder.”
Speaker 4 · The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter, 1:05:31
Undated
Caitlin and Karen Spence made deals with law enforcement, while Jeff Spence is in prison in Mississippi.
“Kaitlyn and Karen m made deals with law enforcement, and then, uh, Jeff is in prison in Mississippi.”
Blayne Alexander · Talking Dateline: The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter, 0:03:31
Undated
According to Carolyn, her sister Caitlin sided with their father Jeff immediately after the family conflict.
“according to Carolyn, it seemed like she sided with her dad immediately.”
Andrea Canning · Talking Dateline: The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter, 0:18:59
Undated
Caitlin Spence pleaded guilty to accessory to murder after the fact and received time served with probation.
“She pleaded guilty to, um, accessory to murder after the fact.”
Andrea Canning · Talking Dateline: The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter, 0:30:32
Undated
Jeff, Caitlin and Karen Spence all initially faced capital murder charges; Karen and Caitlin are now free and Jeff is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder.
“All three Jeff, Caitlin and Karen Spence faced capital murder charges, so Karen and Caitlin now are free, and Jeff, of course, is serving a life sentence for 1st degree murder.”
Andrea Canning · Talking Dateline: The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter, 0:31:06
Undated
Carolyn Aguayo says reconciling with her sister Caitlin would require a complete heart transformation that she doubts has happened.
“with Caitlin, it would have to be a complete heart transformation, and I'm just not sure that she's done with it yet.”
Carolyn Aguayo · Talking Dateline: The Betrayal of Kirby Carpenter, 0:19:55