In a shocking twist, anger management therapist Travis McBride, 46, is accused of turning deadly in a long-standing dispute, allegedly shooting and killing Clinton Dorsey, 51. The gruesome incident unfolded in DeLand, Florida, with police responding to a ‘suspicious incident’ call at 7 am on Thursday.

According to FOX 35, a 911 caller reported seeing McBride dragging Dorsey’s lifeless body across the road and placing it in the trunk of his car before driving away. Authorities discovered blood drops and a used 9mm shell casing near the driveway of McBride’s residence on S Frankfort Avenue.

DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger stated, ‘We believe there was an ongoing dispute between McBride and our victim. I don’t know if they knew each other, but they knew of each other. It unfortunately ended in one man’s death.’

McBride, a licensed mental health counsellor in Florida, has a background working at various therapy practices and owns Starting Point Mental Health LLC since 2009. Despite his professional background, McBride has a criminal record dating back to 1995, with past cases involving alleged violent behaviour.

The arrest came swiftly, with McBride facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder. He appeared in court on Friday and is currently held without bond in Volusia County jail.

The motive behind the shocking act remains unclear, adding a layer of mystery to the unfolding tragedy. McBride’s violent history and the abrupt turn of events have left the community in shock.

This chilling incident follows a recent trend of horrifying discoveries, reminiscent of a school teacher’s body found in the trunk of a burned car after a home explosion in the Los Angeles suburb of Quartz Hill about a month ago. Stay tuned for more details as the investigation into McBride’s alleged heinous act continues.