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Rodney Hinton Convicted of Deputy Larry Henderson Murder

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:42 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Rodney Hinton Jr. was convicted of murder for killing Deputy Larry Henderson Jr.
Jurors rejected Hinton’s insanity defense after two days of deliberations.
The May 2, 2025 crash occurred hours after Hinton watched body-camera video of his son Ryan being shot by Cincinnati police.
Prosecutors said Hinton intentionally drove into Henderson, who was directing traffic for a university graduation.
Hinton’s sentencing is set for Nov. 16, 2026 at 9 a.m., and his lawyer announced an appeal.

History

Historical Context

Oklahoma, admitted as the 46th state in 1907 after the 1889 land rush and oil boom, cultivated a frontier ethos of self-reliance and suspicion of federal power. That backdrop fed Timothy McVeigh’s April 19 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, which killed 168 people and caused $2.5 million in damage. The 2025 Rodney Hinton Jr. crash, targeting Deputy Larry Henderson Jr., revived the same anti-government motive and spurred expanded federal protection for officers.

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Story summary

Rodney Hinton Jr. was convicted of murder for killing Deputy Larry Henderson Jr.
Jurors rejected Hinton’s insanity defense after two days of deliberations.
The May 2, 2025 crash occurred hours after Hinton watched body-camera video of his son Ryan being shot by Cincinnati police.
Prosecutors said Hinton intentionally drove into Henderson, who was directing traffic for a university graduation.
Hinton’s sentencing is set for Nov. 16, 2026 at 9 a.m., and his lawyer announced an appeal.

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