Name: Destin Lee Henderson
Nickname: Ducky
Age: 39 years old
Last seen: October 24, 2023
Location: Houston, Texas
Status: Still Missing
Case Information
39-year-old Destin Henderson was last seen at his apartment complex in Houston, Texas on October 24, 2023. He disappeared after telling his mother he had a friend over.
Background
Destin Lee Henderson was born on May 29, 1984. He is originally from Los Angeles California and is the father of a 17-year old daughter.
In 2023, Destin was a resident of Houston, Texas and lived in an apartment on Highland Cross Drive. He previously lived in Ohio before moving to Texas for his work as a job developer.
Described as caring and helpful, Destin stayed in close contact with his mother who lived in California. She says it’s unusual for her son to leave without telling anyone.
Disappearance
On October 24, 2023, Destin Henderson was last seen at his apartment at 411 Highland Cross Drive in Houston, Texas.
That evening Destin was on the phone with his mother when he told her he had a friend over. He was supposed to call her back after his friend left, but that call never came.
Destin hasn’t been seen or hard from since. His mother tried calling him several times the next day, but Destin never answered.
His friend filed a missing person’s report with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office after Destin failed to return home.
Investigation
Destin disappeared along with his cell phone, which last ping to an area in Aldine, Texas.
His vehicle, a 2015 red Honda Accord with Ohio license plate JHP-3537, was recovered and processed by investigators after his disappearance.
Destin’s family flew to Houston after his disappearance to do their own investigation. A comforter his mother had bought for him was in an outside storage container.
Authorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say the investigation into his disappearance remains open and active.
In October 2024, 28 year old Davante Clark was named as a person of interest in Destin’s disappearance.
Clark was friends with Henderson, and has since been charged with capital murder in the case of 61-year-old Karen Miles after he was caught driving her car with stolen Arkansas plates.
Whereabouts
The circumstances of Destin Henderson’s disappearance remain unclear and his case is currently classified as missing. His case remains unsolved.
Appearance
Physical Description:
Black male born on May 29, 1984. Destin has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5’6 tall, and weighs 150 pounds.
Distinctive Physical Features:
Destin has a couple of tattoos and wears braces.
Clothing and accessories:
Destin was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Destin Henderson please contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 221-6000. Agency Case Number: 2310-10176
Resources & Further Information
Destin Henderson #MP114293 – National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Destin Henderson – Texas EquuSearch Search and Recovery
Destin Henderson – Facebook
News & Media Links
Houston missing person: Authorities searching for 39-year-old Destin Henderson – FOX 26 Houston 11/23
Mother fighting for answers in October 2023 disappearance of Texas man Destin Henderson; “I’m on a mission” – NBC News 03/24
Videos & Flyers
Was this the first time that his mother knew of his friend , or did he mention the person before , were they partners , did they both work for the same company , was his friend / partner , male / female ? .
They were ex-partners but stayed friends. The friend has a new Girlfriend and they all lived in the same apartment complex. This partner had Destin work and personal laptop, work and personal phone and his wallet and car keys. How he is not a suspect, I have no idea./