Montgomery County police have charged two women, including the victim’s daughter, with first-degree murder in the killing of a 67-year-old Silver Spring woman, officials said.
On Tuesday, May 26, about 11:11 a.m., officers responded to the Charter House apartments in the 1300 block of Fenwick Lane for a welfare check. Hilde Henderson had died at the spot.
Henderson’s body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where an examination revealed that her death was a homicide, according to police.
During the inquiry, authorities identified Henderson’s daughter, 29-year-old Vanessa Tjongarero-Henderson of Clarksburg, and her lover, 36-year-old Samantha Raebel of Phoenix, as suspects.
Investigators secured arrest warrants charging both women with first-degree murder. As of Thursday, investigators had not located the suspects and were appealing the public for assistance in finding them.
Anyone with comprehension on the suspects’ whereabouts or the case should call 911. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477 or online at crimesolversmcmd.org. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information that leads to an arrest.
Police have not revealed any additional information regarding what led to the killing.
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