A high-profile murder trial involving former U.S. Army soldier Jordan Mykol Henning is unfolding in Kentucky, drawing attention from military communities around the world. The case centers around the events of June 26, 2023, when Henning shot and killed his wife, Sergeant First Class Ashley Henning, in their home near Fort Knox, a major U.S. Army installation.
The shooting, which took place on Ashley’s birthday, was captured on the couple’s home surveillance system and has become a focal point in discussions about domestic violence, mental health struggles, and the pressures faced by military families.
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During his testimony, Jordan Henning stated that he did not know how he reached the point of shooting his wife, telling the jury, “I just broke, I don’t know, next thing I remember, I’m standing over top of her shooting, and I didn’t know how it got to that point.”
He described years of alleged abuse at Ashley’s hands, claiming she had physically attacked him on multiple occasions, including pushing him down the stairs, biting him, and hitting him. His defense has argued that these incidents, coupled with his military training and emotional distress, created a situation where he lost control.
The surveillance footage, which prosecutors played for the jury, shows the chilling sequence of events that unfolded in the Henning home that night. After a birthday party with friends had ended, the video allegedly depicts Jordan becoming enraged, screaming at Ashley, and berating her children before retrieving a firearm.
As Ashley pleaded for him to put the gun down, Jordan fired multiple shots. According to prosecutors, he then left the room, reloaded, returned, shot her again, and spat on her body. His defense team sought to have the video excluded from the trial, arguing that it was unduly prejudicial, but the judge ruled that the footage was crucial in establishing the full context of the events leading up to Ashley’s death.
A military psychologist testified in court, stating that Jordan Henning was suffering from extreme emotional distress and that his military training played a role in his actions. Dr. Justin Anderson explained that soldiers are conditioned to react instinctively to perceived threats and that Henning’s history of alleged domestic abuse may have acted as repeated triggers, ultimately leading to his breaking point. The defense has asserted that Jordan was not in control of his actions and has built its case around claims of long-term domestic violence.
The prosecution, however, argues that the killing was intentional and deliberate. Prosecutors pointed to the fact that Jordan not only shot Ashley multiple times but also reloaded his weapon and continued firing. Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Eric Carr stated that the evidence demonstrates that Jordan acted out of anger and rage rather than a momentary lapse of control. The defense team also attempted to prevent the medical examiner’s report from being read in court, arguing that it contained hearsay and that the medical examiner should be required to testify in person. However, the judge ruled that the report was admissible as a certified business record and allowed it to be read aloud by the lead detective on the case.
Both Jordan and Ashley Henning had military backgrounds. Ashley, a decorated soldier, had served in the U.S. Army since 2005, completing multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. She was highly respected among her peers and had received numerous commendations for her service. On the day of her death, she was posthumously promoted to Master Sergeant.
Jordan Henning, also an Army Non-Commissioned Officer, had served in the military, though details about his service record have been less widely reported.
Throughout the trial, the jury has been presented with graphic and emotional evidence, including the video footage, Jordan’s testimony, and expert analysis on the psychological factors at play. In court, Jordan appeared visibly emotional, slumped over with tears in his eyes as he recounted the final moments before the shooting. His defense attorneys acknowledged that he committed the act but maintain that he was driven to it by years of abuse and emotional turmoil.
As the trial moves forward, the case has sparked discussions within the military community about domestic violence, mental health support for service members, and the lasting impact of combat training on soldiers’ responses to high-stress situations. If convicted of murder, Jordan Henning faces a sentence of 20 years to life in prison.
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