A 35-year-old Kentucky man is facing murder charges after allegedly ramming a FedEx delivery truck into his ex-girlfriend’s home, chasing her into the street, and stabbing her repeatedly. Dario M. Williams is accused of killing 34-year-old Candice Lynn Mackie in an attack that police describe as a deliberate act of domestic violence. The Lexington Police Department confirmed that Williams was taken into custody near the scene shortly after officers responded to reports of a commercial vehicle striking a residence.
Background
The incident occurred on the 3300 block of Valhalla Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. According to a press release from the Lexington Police Department, officers received a report at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday. When first responders arrived, they found Mackie suffering from apparent stab wounds and a vehicle intruding into the residence. Mackie was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, but she was pronounced dead later that same day.
Mackie’s uncle, Emmit Murphy, told WKYT that his niece had been living with him for about four months. Murphy identified Williams as his niece’s ex-boyfriend and noted a history of conflict at the home. "We had an officer came over here once before where he damaged a mailbox," Murphy said. "I've always tried to help her, I've tried to help him. Most of the time, like I said, when he gets mad at her, he takes it out on the house." Murphy stated that his niece suffered puncture wounds to the heart, lungs, and liver, and he believes Williams came to the house with the intent to kill her.
The Charges
The Lexington Police Department announced that Williams faces charges including murder related to domestic violence and first-degree burglary. He is also charged with fourth-degree domestic violence and second-degree criminal mischief, the latter tied to an unrelated warrant. An arrest citation indicates that Williams purposefully drove the FedEx delivery truck through the garage to confront Mackie. Following the collision, he allegedly chased Mackie into the street before stabbing her several times. Williams was placed in the Fayette County Detention Center.
A spokesperson for FedEx confirmed to WKYT that Williams no longer provides services on behalf of the company. The Fayette County Coroner officially identified the victim as Candice Lynn Mackie.
Key Takeaways
- Dario M. Williams, 35, is charged with murder related to domestic violence and first-degree burglary.
- The victim, Candice Lynn Mackie, 34, died from stab wounds to vital organs, including the heart, lungs, and liver.
- Police allege Williams drove a FedEx truck through the garage of the home on Valhalla Drive before pursuing Mackie into the street.
- Williams has a prior history of damaging property at the residence, according to the victim's uncle.
- FedEx confirmed Williams is no longer employed as a delivery driver.
What's Next
Williams remains in custody at the Fayette County Detention Center as the investigation continues. Court records indicate he is scheduled for arraignment in the Fayette County Circuit Court. Prosecutors are expected to present the evidence linking the vehicle collision and the subsequent stabbing to the murder charge, while defense attorneys will likely address the prior domestic violence incidents cited by the victim's family.