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Bernice Rice Hensley

Case from Asheville, NC dated Sep 12, 2016

Victim Details

Bernice Rice Hensley

Female

White / Caucasian

Asheville

NC

2016-09-12

83

Bernice

Rice Hensley

07/15/2026

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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 ...
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  • Citizen Times: Warrants: 85-year-old man shot wife 3 times
  • WSPA.com: 85-year-old man charged with murder in Asheville shooting
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