City and county police link crimes, arrest four suspects
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A coordinated investigation between the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has resulted In the arrest of four suspects linked to two violent crimes spanning Huntsville and Madison County.
The investigation began Sunday, Nov. 2, after HPD’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to a home invasion in the 3000 block of Davenport Drive. The victim reported that an unknown male entered the home armed with a gun and stole several items. Investigators canvassed the area and developed leads.
Weeks later, on Sunday, Nov. 30, MCSO investigated an armed robbery involving the same victim in Madison County. Investigators determined the suspects attempted to steal the victim’s vehicle, and when the victim did not comply, shots were fired into the vehicle. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Investigators connected the two crimes and launched a joint investigation, uncovering that one suspect had manipulated a personal relationship to orchestrate both incidents.
“This case highlights how quickly investigations can cross jurisdictions and why strong partnerships are critical,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “Through teamwork, we connected the cases and identified those responsible.”
The four suspects identified are:
- Marissa Danielle-Sky Morris, 24, of Lebanon, TN
- Matthew Edward Childers, 27, of Hazel Green
- Alexus Grace Henderson, 20, of Hazel Green
- Vincent Louis Henderson, 45, of Birmingham, AL
Morris, Childers and Alexus Henderson have been booked into the Madison County Jail on charges of first-degree burglary and first-degree robbery. Vincent Henderson is currently in custody with another agency and will be extradited to Madison County to face charges for first-degree burglary, first-degree robbery and attempted murder.
“Strong partnerships are not just important, they are essential,” Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner said. “When law enforcement work as one, there is nowhere for violent offenders to hide. I’m proud of the work done by our detectives alongside HPD and the FBI, and this case stands as proof that collaboration brings results.”
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.