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Jesse Henderson

Case from Wellston, MO dated Sep 30, 1981

Victim Details

Jesse L. Henderson

Male

Black / African American

Wellston

MO

1981-09-30

49

Jesse

Henderson

06/24/2026

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On the night of September 30, 1981, Sergeant Jesse L. Henderson of the Wellston Police Department was on duty in Wellston, Missouri, when he encountered a fatal situation that would leave a lasting mark on the community and his family. The 49-year-old officer, who had previously served as the department's chief for over a decade before returning to the rank of sergeant, was en route to answer a burglar alarm at Vijon Laboratories around 4:35 a.m. While responding to that call, he noticed suspici ...
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  • Sergeant Jesse L. Henderson - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Jesse Henderson - Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial
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