Del. State Police asking for public’s help in solving 2002 cold case

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FARMINGTON, Del. – The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s help in solving a cold case from September 2002 in Kent County.

Shortly before midnight on September 9, 2002, the Farmington Fire Department responded to a wooded area off Gingerwood Drive, west of Farmington, for a vehicle fire. A deceased male victim was found inside the burning vehicle and was later identified as 18-year-old Matthew Henson from Denton, MD.

Through further investigation, detectives learned that Henson worked at an automotive accessories business in Delmar, DE, and did auto work with friends in the Caroline County, MD, area. He also reportedly bought, sold, traded automotive stereo and television equipment, and installed accessories in these vehicles. Henson was also a member of a Denton/Greensboro area car club.

This year marks the 19th anniversary of Henson’s suspicious death investigation, and troopers are asking anyone that may have information on this case to please come forward. Information can be provided to the DSP Homicide Unit at 302-741-2703 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.