Defendant: Rodney Hinton Jr., 38, accused of killing a Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy. Victim: Deputy Larry Henderson, killed on May 2, 2025, while performing traffic control at the University of Cincinnati’s graduation ceremony.

• Defendant: Rodney Hinton Jr., 38, accused of killing a Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy.

• Victim: Deputy Larry Henderson, killed on May 2, 2025, while performing traffic control at the University of Cincinnati’s graduation ceremony.

• Incident: Hinton allegedly drove a car into Deputy Henderson, resulting in his death.

🧠 Mental Health Findings

• A court-appointed psychologist examined Hinton and determined he suffers from a serious mental illness that impairs his rational judgment.

• His attorney, Clyde Bennett II, confirmed that this diagnosis makes Hinton ineligible for the death penalty under Ohio law.

⚖️ Charges

Hinton faces multiple charges:

• Aggravated murder

• Murder

• Felonious assault

The case has drawn significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the tragic context surrounding it.

💔 Context of Tragedy

• Hinton’s family has faced additional trauma. His attorney noted that Hinton’s 18-year-old son was fatally shot by a Cincinnati police officer just a day prior to the killing of Deputy Henderson, adding a deeply tragic layer to the story.