Keith Henry pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his wife, Chloe Henry, in October 2025 in Plattsburgh, New York. The shooting occurred in his car, and her body was found two days later at a wildlife area in Chazy. Henry also faces charges of concealment of a corpse and endangering children. A co-defendant, Heaven Dashnaw, is accused of helping move the body. The victim had a history of domestic abuse, with friends reporting prior beatings that led to hospitalizations. Henry is scheduled to return to court in June 2026 and faces 25 years to life in prison.
Country: United States
State/Province: New York, United States
City/Region: Plattsburgh
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
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Incident Date: Oct. 1, 2025
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Plattsburgh man pleads guilty to killing wife
Domestic Violence
The case involves a domestic violence homicide where the husband killed his wife after a history of abuse. The victim had previously been beaten multiple times, resulting in hospitalizations. The killing occurred during the marriage, and the offender attempted to conceal the crime by moving the body with assistance from a co-defendant.
Keith Henry pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, concealment of a corpse, and endangering children. He is cooperating with police to locate the murder weapon and testify against co-defendant Heaven Dashnaw. The victim's friend testified about prior abuse. Henry faces 25 years to life in prison. The case is ongoing with a scheduled court appearance in June 2026.
No significant confusion reported; suspect pleaded guilty. Co-defendant's role is under investigation.
The shooting occurred in Keith Henry's car in Plattsburgh in October 2025. The victim's body was found two days later at Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area in Chazy, about 25 miles away. Henry then attempted to conceal the crime with help from Heaven Dashnaw. Prior domestic violence incidents were reported by the victim's friend. The timeline and evidence led to Henry's guilty plea.
High risk due to prior domestic violence incidents, escalation to lethal violence, and concealment efforts.
Prior domestic violence and hospitalizations were key warning signs. The victim attempted to leave the relationship. Concealment of the body indicates premeditation or attempt to evade detection. Early intervention in abusive relationships is critical.
Repeated physical abuse resulting in hospitalizations and the victim's attempts to leave the relationship.
Friend's testimony about prior beatings and hospitalizations, discovery of the body at a remote location, and the suspect's guilty plea.
Physical evidence of shooting, body recovery at wildlife area, and suspect's cooperation to find the murder weapon.
Abi Wells, a friend of the victim, reported prior beatings and hospitalizations and urged others in violent relationships to leave before it is too late.
No follow-up reports beyond the guilty plea and scheduled court appearance were available.
Details about the relationship duration, motive specifics beyond elimination of spouse, and the role of the co-defendant remain unclear.