Deangelo Henderson, a 30-year-old African American male, was found dead on August 7, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. His body was discovered at a home on North Lane near Powers Drive in the Pine Hills neighborhood. Henderson had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his death led authorities to launch a homicide investigation.
The investigation quickly identified several suspects.
Donte Liltron Miller, a 21-year-old male, was arrested three months after Henderson's death. Miller was charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a firearm. According to the arrest affidavit, Miller had attacked Henderson in an attempt to rob him. During the altercation, Miller and two other suspects, Jordan Benjamin and Maleek Lindsay, fatally shot Henderson. Benjamin, also 21 years old, was arrested earlier in the week on similar charges of first-degree murder and robbery. He was denied bond by a judge.
Maleek Lindsay, a 20-year-old male, was the third suspect involved in the case. He was initially held in the St. Johns County Jail on unrelated charges but was later extradited to the Orange County Jail to face charges related to Henderson's murder. Witnesses reported that the suspects had a confrontation with Henderson inside the home, which escalated into a violent struggle. After shooting Henderson, the suspects reportedly went through his pockets before fleeing the scene.
The arrests of Miller, Benjamin, and Lindsay marked significant developments in the case. The Orange County Sheriff's Office continued to investigate the incident, gathering evidence and testimonies to build a strong case against the suspects. The community was left in shock by the brutal nature of the crime, and Henderson's family sought justice for their loved one.
The legal proceedings against the suspects were closely followed by the local media. The charges of first-degree murder and robbery with a firearm carried severe penalties, and the suspects faced the possibility of life imprisonment if convicted. The case highlighted the ongoing issues of violence and crime in the Pine Hills area, prompting calls for increased community safety measures and support for victims' families.
