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On September 12, 2016, Bernice Rice Hensley, an 83-year-old woman from Asheville, NC, tragically lost her life. She was found fatally shot inside her home by authorities who responded to a 911 call. The call was made by her husband, Samuel Lloyd Hensley, who admitted to shooting her three times.
Samuel Hensley, aged 85, was later charged with first-degree murder in connection with Bernice's death. According to the investigation, Samuel Hensley called 911 and informed the dispatcher that ...Read More
Samuel Hensley, aged 85, was later charged with first-degree murder in connection with Bernice's death. According to the investigation, Samuel Hensley called 911 and informed the dispatcher that ...Read More
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Bernice Rice Hensley
Female
White / Caucasian
Asheville
NC
2016-09-12
83
Bernice
Rice Hensley
11/21/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about the role dementia might have played in Bernice's tragic death. It's s... ...Read More
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