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Robert Dale Henderson (March 14, 1945[1][2] – April 21, 1993) was an American spree killer.[3][4] He murdered at least twelve victims.[4]
Early life
Henderson was born in Missouri, the son of Mary and Robert Henderson.[1] At the age of fifteen, he lived in Park Hills, Missouri.[1] The Henderson family then moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri, after which his parents soon divorced.[5] He attended Cane Creek High School in Missouri, dropping out in 1962.[5] After dropping out, Henderson served in the United States Army.[5] He had duties in Fort Polk South, Louisiana, followed by a stint in Korea.[5]
Henderson was discharged on May 14, 1964, for attacking an officer.[5] After being discharged, he worked numerous jobs.[5] In the 1970s, Henderson's residence was raided as part of an investigation into a suspected marijuana ring.[5] He also had stolen a driver's license in Brevard County, Florida.[5] In 1977, Henderson committed a robbery in Laramie, Wyoming, for which he was sent to the Wyoming State Penitentiary in October 1978.[5] He was later incarcerated in Robertson, Wyoming.[5]
Henderson was released in July 1981, moving into the home of tobacco farmer Ivan Barnett, his new wife's father.[5]
Murders
On January 14, 1982, he kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and murdered beautician Jerilyn Stanfield in Cincinnati, Ohio.[6]