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Rodney Hinton Jr. convicted in murder of Cincinnati deputy after son was killed by police
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Key Points:
- Rodney Hinton Jr. was convicted of murder, reckless homicide, and felonious assault for a 2025 crash that killed Deputy Larry Ray Henderson Jr., who was directing traffic during a college graduation.
- The crash occurred hours after Hinton watched police body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of his 18-year-old son, Ryan Hinton, by a Cincinnati police officer.
- Hinton pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, with his defense arguing he was experiencing a psychotic episode and suicidal intent, but prosecutors maintained he knowingly targeted the deputy.
- Hinton faces 15 years to life in prison, with sentencing set for November 16; his lawyer plans to appeal the conviction.
- Deputy Henderson was a respected, long-serving member of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, remembered for his dedication and willingness to take on dangerous assignments.
