- Rodney Hinton Jr. has been found guilty of murder and two counts each of reckless homicide and felonious assault in the killing of Deputy Larry Henderson.
- The jury deliberated for three days before reaching the verdict.
- Sentencing for Hinton is scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov. 16.
- The jury rejected more serious charges of aggravated murder.
- Hinton's conviction for murder carries a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life in prison.
- On May 2, 2025, Hinton drove into Deputy Henderson while he was directing traffic for the University of Cincinnati's graduation.
- Hinton's actions were reportedly fueled by anger after his son was fatally shot by police the previous day.
- Hinton's defense argued he was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.
Rodney Hinton Jr. was found guilty of murder and two counts each of reckless homicide and felonious assault in the killing of Deputy Larry Henderson, who was struck by Hinton's vehicle on May 2, 2025. The jury deliberated for three days before reaching a verdict.123567
Hinton's conviction carries a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life in prison, with the possibility of parole. The jury opted not to convict him of aggravated murder, which would have resulted in a maximum sentence of life without parole. Instead, they found him guilty of reckless homicide, which could add up to three years on those counts.
The case revolved around Hinton's mental state at the time of the incident. His attorney, Clyde Bennett II, argued that Hinton was experiencing a psychotic episode and was attempting to kill himself by driving into a utility pole near where Henderson was standing. Hinton's actions were reportedly fueled by anger following the fatal shooting of his 18-year-old son by a Cincinnati police officer the day before.89
Following the verdict, Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey expressed that while no one was happy with the outcome, there was a sense of justice for Henderson. Hinton's defense plans to appeal the verdict, indicating that the legal battle is far from over.
“Defense attorney Clyde Bennett II plans to appeal, saying "the fight is not over." Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said, "We want justice, and today we have justice for Larry," though she acknowledged "no one's happy" about the case.”
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