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John Henderson

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Apr 16, 1978

Victim Details

John Henderson

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Cincinnati

OH

1978-04-16

1978-04-16

John

Henderson

07/28/2026


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John Henry Henderson, also known by his nickname "Monk," was murdered on April 16, 1978, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Henderson, 29 years old at the time, was found in the area of 746 Glenwood Avenue. His death resulted from both gunshot wounds and stabbing injuries, making this a particularly violent crime. The case has remained unsolved for over four decades, and it continues to be actively listed as an unsolved homicide by the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

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  • State v. John Henderson - Ohio - Case Law - VLEX 889385319

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