On February 1, 2016, a tragic incident occurred in Henderson, Nevada, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Johnny Dee Haney II. Haney was fatally shot outside an apartment complex while he was walking his four-year-old daughter back to her mother's residence. The event was witnessed by several individuals, including Elizabeth Waiele, who saw the shooting from her apartment window.
The Henderson police investigation revealed that the murder was committed by Haney's former girlfriend,
Krystal Guice, and her lover, Deonte Coleman. According to the police, Coleman was the gunman who shot and killed Haney in the presence of the four-year-old daughter. After the shooting, Coleman and Guice took the child with them before being apprehended by the authorities.
Early on the morning of February 2, 2016, Henderson Homicide Detectives arrested 23-year-old Krystal Guice and 25-year-old Deonte Coleman in connection with Haney's murder. Both suspects were taken into custody and held at the Henderson Detention Center, each facing an open murder charge. The arrest marked a swift response by the Henderson police to bring those responsible for the heinous crime to justice.
The community and Haney's family were deeply affected by the incident, with many expressing shock and grief over the senseless murder. Haney's cousin, Cherrelle Patterson, spoke about the devastating impact of the event, highlighting the cruelty of the act and the lasting trauma it would inflict on the young daughter who witnessed her father's death. Patterson also expressed her surprise and dismay at the involvement of Guice, the mother of Haney's child, in the murder.
On February 9, 2016, Deonte Coleman and Krystal Guice appeared in court, where they both pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. Coleman was specifically accused of being the gunman responsible for Haney's death. The court appearance marked the beginning of the legal proceedings against the suspects, as the community and Haney's family sought justice for the tragic loss.
The incident has left a lasting impact on the community, with a vigil held for Haney on the evening following his death. The family also set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses, reflecting the widespread support and sympathy for the victim and his loved ones.
