Father Runs Over Deputy In A Crazy Revenge Plot

An Ohio man is facing aggravated murder charges after allegedly running over and killing a sheriff’s deputy one day after his 18-year-old son was shot and killed by police. Authorities say Rodney Hinton Jr. intentionally struck Deputy Larry Henderson while he was directing traffic. Hinton’s son, Ryan Hinton, had been fatally shot by Cincinnati police during a chase involving a stolen vehicle. Prosecutors believe the act was premeditated, while the defense points to emotional distress. In this episode, we lay out the timeline of events, the legal developments, and the broader questions surrounding law enforcement, accountability, and grief.