HARRISBURG, Pa. – Evelyn Henderson, a 68-year-old woman from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, has been found guilty of second-degree murder, aggravated arson, and arson in connection with the death of her 84-year-old husband, Carmen Henderson, in June 2022. The jury reached a verdict after deliberating for 45 minutes, convicting her of orchestrating her husband’s fiery death.
Carmen Henderson’s charred body was discovered on the back patio of their home, raising suspicions about the circumstances of his death. Initially claiming her husband had died by suicide, Evelyn Henderson’s story began to unravel as investigators uncovered inconsistencies in her account. In a turn of events, Henderson changed her story multiple times, eventually settling on a narrative involving her husband being on fire and in need of assistance.
Further investigation revealed financial troubles plaguing the Hendersons, with the couple facing significant debt and imminent loss of their home due to delinquent taxes. Evelyn Henderson admitted to mishandling their finances, leading to the bankruptcy of their business, Henderson Limousine Service. This financial strain, coupled with impending foreclosure and strained family dynamics, painted a bleak picture of the couple’s circumstances.
It was also revealed that Evelyn Henderson had a $10,000 life insurance policy on her husband, adding a suspicious element to the case. A detailed examination by the Dauphin County Fire Investigation Team discredited Evelyn Henderson’s claim that Carmen Henderson accidentally started the fatal fire while smoking a cigar.
The conviction of Evelyn Henderson marks a tragic end to a tumultuous series of events. She is set to be sentenced in the coming days, facing the consequences of her actions that resulted in the death of her husband. The case sheds light on the complexities of domestic relationships, financial struggles, and the devastating impact of deceit and manipulation in a marriage gone awry.