Louisville, KY, September 26, 2025
News Summary
A motion for a retrial has been approved in the case of James Hendron, who was convicted of murdering his son Austin on Father’s Day in 2018. Following a jury’s guilty verdict and a recommended life sentence, Judge Goodman has allowed for another trial instead of moving to sentencing. This unexpected decision has left the victim’s family in distress, while Hendron’s defense argues prosecutorial misconduct. The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the conviction, adding complexity to an already tense situation as the family seeks justice.
Louisville, KY – A flicker of hope for a retrial emerged recently in the case of James Hendron, who was convicted of murdering his son, Austin Hendron, on Father’s Day in 2018. After a jury found Hendron guilty in February 2024 and recommended a life sentence, Judge Julie Goodman approved a motion for a new trial instead of proceeding with sentencing scheduled for June 2024. This unexpected move has left the family of the victim feeling defeated each time they enter the courtroom.
During the trial, Hendron’s legal team argued that the prosecution relied on misleading testimony to secure a conviction. However, prosecutors dismissed these claims and stood by the integrity of their case. Following the trial, the Kentucky Court of Appeals reinstated Hendron’s guilty verdict in June, noting no prosecutorial misconduct, and stated that Judge Goodman had erred in granting the retrial…