The NOPD has arrested Justin Henry Jr. (pictured, black male, DOB: 12/30/2004) in its investigation of a homicide that occurred on August 23, 2026, in the 5100 block of Bundy Road.

On August 23, the New Orleans Police Department initiated an investigation into the disappearance of Denise Henry from her residence in the 5100 block of Bundy Road. Through investigation, detectives learned that Henry was last known to be alive in the evening hours of August 20. Based on information learned early in the investigation, detectives suspected foul play to be involved in her disappearance.

NOPD and Louisiana State Police continued their investigation, with the assistance of Henry’s family. On September 29, detectives located and interviewed Justin Henry Jr., a known relative of Denise Henry. During the interview, Justin Henry confessed to fatally stabbing Denise Henry and disposing of her remains, which have yet to be located.

Based on these developments, NOPD Homicide Section detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Justin Henry Jr. on one count of second-degree murder. He was then booked accordingly into the Orleans Justice Center.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Homicide Section detectives at 504-658-5300 or to report information anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans by calling 504-822-1111. Tips can also be submitted online by visiting https://www.crimestoppersgno.org.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.