A 25-year-old woman reported missing in northern New York has been found dead, and her husband now faces murder charges in connection with her death. According to New York State Police, Chloe S. Henry’s body was discovered on October 21, two days after she was last seen with her husband, 33-year-old Keith A. Henry.
Authorities say he has been charged with second-degree murder and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Investigators said Chloe was reported missing on October 19 after she failed to check in with her family or care for her children, behavior her relatives described as highly unusual.
“She hasn’t been seen in over 36 hours, hasn’t checked in on her babies,” her aunt Corinna Fish wrote in an October 20 Facebook post. “Highly unusual for her.” State police confirmed that Chloe’s body was found in a rural area of Chazy, about 10 miles from her hometown of Mooers, New York. Her mother later said on Facebook that her daughter’s body had been dumped in a ditch.
According to police, the investigation revealed that Keith Henry fatally shot his wife in his vehicle in the town of Peru before disposing of her body roughly 25 miles away in the Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area. The couple reportedly had children together, though police did not specify their ages, WCAX reported.
Keith Henry was arrested and booked into the Clinton County Jail without bail. Authorities have not yet released details about a possible motive for the killing or whether their children were present during the crime. Chloe Henry was a certified nursing assistant at the Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where she was known for her dedication and kindness.
In a statement posted to Facebook, the facility mourned her loss. “(She) was taken from us and her family far too soon,” the center said. “She will be missed by her residents and coworkers.” Community members in Clinton County have expressed shock and heartbreak over the young mother’s death. Many have described her as a loving mother and compassionate caregiver whose life was cut tragically short.
As the investigation continues, state police say they are gathering additional evidence and working with prosecutors to ensure justice for Chloe Henry. The case has drawn widespread attention in the North Country region, highlighting the devastating toll of domestic violence and the urgent need for awareness and prevention.