State v. Kennath Artez Henderson

In State v. Kennath Artez Henderson, W1998-00342-CCA-R3-DD, Fayette County (Tenn. Crim. App. filed June 15, 1999, at Jackson), the defendant was an inmate in the Fayette County jail. One of the sheriff's deputies transported the defendant and another inmate to a local dentist for a scheduled appointment. During the visit, the defendant attempted an escape in which he shot and killed the deputy. The defendant was twenty- four years old. The defendant pled guilty and waived a jury determination of his sentence. The court found the existence of four aggravating circumstances, including the defendant was in lawful custody and that the murder was committed to avoid arrest or prosecution.