Houston, Texas | October 24, 2023 – The Houston community is still grappling with the mysterious disappearance of Destin Henderson, a 39-year-old man who was last seen at his apartment on the 400 block of Highland Cross on October 24, 2023. Henderson, who had recently relocated from Los Angeles, California for work, has not been heard from since he spoke to his mother, Lawana Shaw, at 9:19 p.m. on the evening of his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to investigate his sudden and unexplained vanishing.
What Happened to Destin Henderson?
On October 24, 2023, Henderson had a routine conversation with his mother, Lawana Shaw, in which he mentioned that a friend was visiting him at his apartment. Shaw, who spoke with her son multiple times a day, asked him to call back later, but he never did. That was the last time she heard from him.
Two days later, on October 26, Shaw received an unexpected phone call from Henderson’s friend, who inquired about his well-being after not hearing from him. The friend, who had accessed Henderson’s apartment by pretending to be his brother, told Shaw that he had Henderson’s work phone, laptop, and other personal items. This raised immediate concerns, as Henderson had previously expressed discomfort with this particular friend having access to his apartment.
Shaw’s worry deepened when she discovered that Henderson’s car was found abandoned just a mile from his apartment months later, but it yielded no significant clues. Authorities did find a Hilton Hotel key card inside the vehicle, which had a checkout date matching the day Henderson went missing, but by the time this was discovered, video surveillance footage from the hotel had already been erased.
The Connection to Karen Miles’ Case
In August 2024, nearly a year after Henderson’s disappearance, Karen Miles, a 61-year-old woman from Missouri City, Texas, went missing under similar circumstances. Miles’s stolen vehicle, a SUV, was later recovered in Pearland, Texas, and Davante Clark, who was driving it, was arrested. The vehicle’s license plate had been altered, and shortly after her vehicle was found, Miles’s skeletal remains were discovered behind a church in a wooded area, where she had been shot to death.
Clark was charged with capital murder in Miles’s case, and during the investigation, he was named as a person of interest in Henderson’s disappearance. According to Henderson’s family, when they reached out to Clark during their search for Destin, he denied knowing anything about Henderson’s whereabouts.
The Apple Tag and Missing Leads
Prior to his disappearance, Destin had mentioned to his mother that he had an Apple tag in his car, a device designed to help track location. Shaw recalled that Henderson had expressed concerns that someone had “gone too far.” Although no hard evidence has linked Clark to Henderson’s case, Shaw believes her son’s disappearance is likely tied to foul play and that he may no longer be alive.
Investigators Continue to Search for Answers
The case of Destin Henderson remains open, and law enforcement agencies, including the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, continue to investigate the circumstances of his disappearance. Despite the involvement of multiple individuals and the discovery of key evidence, Henderson’s whereabouts and the events leading up to his vanishing remain unclear.
Authorities encourage anyone with information about Henderson’s case to come forward. Tips, no matter how small, could prove vital in solving this tragic mystery.
Investigating Agency:
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 713-221-6000
Public and Social Media Reactions
Since Henderson’s disappearance, his family has taken to social media to raise awareness and keep his case in the public eye. Many friends and family members have expressed their heartbreak and frustration over the lack of resolution, urging anyone with information to come forward. The hashtag #FindDestin has been used by supporters to amplify their search and keep attention on the case.
What Happens Next in the Investigation?
While Henderson’s case remains unsolved, authorities continue to follow leads and gather information. The connection to Clark, as well as the discovery of Miles’s remains, has drawn attention to the possibility that both cases may be linked. The investigation into Henderson’s disappearance will remain ongoing, and updates will be shared as new information emerges.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
