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Dontray Hendricks

Case from Dover, DE dated Mar 30, 2016

Victim Details

Dontray Hendricks

Male

Black / African American

Dover

DE

2016-03-30

24

Dontray

Hendricks

Yes

07/17/2026

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On March 30, 2016, the body of a 24-year-old Black male, Dontray Hendricks of Dover, Delaware, was discovered on the Port Mahon fishing pier. Authorities were called to the scene around 12:39 p.m. regarding an unresponsive person and, upon arrival, found Hendricks, who was pronounced dead by paramedics. An autopsy later confirmed that he had died from a gunshot wound, and his death was ruled a homicide.

The investigation into Hendricks' death revealed a planned robbery that turned fatal. ...
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  • Delaware State News: Two Kent murder trials delayed - Delaware State News
  • delawareonline: Police charge 3 in Port Mahon slaying
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    Did anyone else find the role of Chelsea Braunskill in this case utterly chilling? It's so difficult... ...Read More
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