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Rodney Hinton Jr. found guilty of murdering Hamilton County deputy
FOX19 | Cincinnati • • general
Key Points:
- Rodney Hinton Jr. was found guilty of murder, reckless homicide, and felonious assault for intentionally killing Hamilton County deputy Larry Henderson on May 2, 2025.
- The incident occurred hours after Hinton watched body camera footage of his son being fatally shot by police, a shooting later ruled justified.
- The defense argued Hinton suffered from severe mental illness and did not intend to kill Henderson, while prosecutors maintained he deliberately targeted the deputy.
- Hinton will be sentenced on November 16, with prosecutors seeking a 15 years to life prison term; his attorney plans to appeal the verdict.
- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson expressed satisfaction with the jury’s decision, and Hamilton County officials said the verdict provides some closure.
