On June 29, 2014, 41-year-old Judith Henry and her 17-year-old daughter, Denise Rickman, were found dead in their home on Shady Pine Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Authorities were called to the scene, and both mother and daughter were discovered with signs of foul play. There were no immediate arrests made, and despite the investigation, the case remains unsolved, leaving the family with many unanswered questions.
Judith and Denise had previously experienced a burglary at their home just weeks prior to the tragic event, although police have not officially connected the two incidents.
Judith and Denise were originally from Jamaica, and after their deaths, their bodies were returned to their home country for burial. The family organized a memorial at the First Chronicles Baptist Church in Jacksonville before their final interment in Clarendon, Jamaica. This tragedy deeply affected both the local and Jamaican communities, prompting efforts to raise funds for their transportation and burial, with friends and supporters coming together to honor their memory.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office continues to seek information regarding this double homicide. Family and community members have expressed their hope that someone will come forward with crucial information that could help bring justice for Judith and Denise. The lack of leads in such a quiet neighborhood remains puzzling, and investigators have encouraged anyone with potential details to contact them or Crime Stoppers to assist in solving the case and providing closure to the grieving family.
