St. Louis, MO – In a shocking turn of events, 31-year-old Jerell Henderson pleaded guilty to his role in a drug trafficking and murder case that shook the streets of St. Louis. On October 3, 2017, Henderson and his associates robbed a 26-year-old victim, Ladareace Pool, at gunpoint of drugs and money at 4739 Goodfellow Boulevard.
According to the plea agreement, Henderson and his associates came into contact with Pool, and they agreed to rob him at gunpoint. During the robbery, Pool attempted to run away, but Henderson and two others specifically committed the robbery, shooting Pool twice in the back, resulting in his death.
Henderson pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled substance, one count of conspiracy to possess one or more firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and one count of possession, brandishing, and discharge of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking resulting in the death of Ladareace Pool.
The drug and firearm conspiracy charges carry a maximum term of 20 years imprisonment, while the firearm charge resulting in death carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years to life. The United States intends to present evidence at sentencing regarding Henderson’s firearm possession and discharge of that firearm at the victim on October 3, 2017.
Henderson’s sentencing date has been set for July 13, 2022. Three of his co-defendants, Stephan Jones, Larenta Jones, and Floyd Barber, have previously been convicted in this matter.
U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming praised the hard work and close coordination between local and federal partners in this investigation, stating, ‘This investigation exemplifies the hard work and close coordination between our local and federal partners to ensure that each person involved in crime, particularly the most violent crime, is held accountable for their actions.’
This case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. The Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department and United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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