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Jessica Henderson

Case from Des Moines, IA dated May 09, 2026

Victim Details

Jessica Henderson

Female

Des Moines

IA

2026-05-09

40

Jessica

Henderson

06/24/2026

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In Des Moines, Iowa, on May 9, 2026, the life of 40-year-old Jessica Henderson was tragically cut short in a devastating act of domestic violence. A woman known for her passion for uplifting others and her dream of one day opening a nonprofit to support women and girls, her death left her family and community heartbroken. The events that culminated in her murder began to unfold in the weeks prior, painting a grim picture of escalating threats and a system that ultimately could not protect her.
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  • The Des Moines Register: Man left jail hours before killing self, ex-partner, DSM police say
  • Jessica Henderson Obituary (2026) - Des Moines, IA - Legacy
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    It's really saddening how the system failed Jessica Henderson. I keep thinking about the GPS trackin... ...Read More
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