New York State Police troopers are once again searching Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh for the murder weapon used to kill Chloe Henry, 25, of Mooers.Top video: See previous coverageSeveral NYSP divers were seen entering the water to search for the weapon early Thursday.Keith Henry, 33, admitted to shooting and killing his wife before hiding her body last fall as part of a plea deal. Part of that plea deal included telling police where he hid the murder weapon.Police searched the waters near Dock Street for the gun in March, but were unable to recover any evidence.Chloe’s body was found in Chazy in October, but police believe she was killed in Peru. Prosecutors said they believed Henry shot Chloe at least five times and then called Chloe’s dad to pick up the children, who were allegedly in the same vehicle as their mother at the time of the murder.The charges Henry pleaded guilty to carry a maximum sentencing of 25 years to life, but he could be in prison for longer if the charges don’t run concurrently. NBC5’s Sophia Falbo is in Plattsburgh as the search continues and will provide more information as it becomes available.
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. —
New York State Police troopers are once again searching Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh for the murder weapon used to kill Chloe Henry, 25, of Mooers.
Top video: See previous coverage
Several NYSP divers were seen entering the water to search for the weapon early Thursday.
Keith Henry, 33, admitted to shooting and killing his wife before hiding her body last fall as part of a plea deal. Part of that plea deal included telling police where he hid the murder weapon.
Police searched the waters near Dock Street for the gun in March, but were unable to recover any evidence.
Chloe’s body was found in Chazy in October, but police believe she was killed in Peru. Prosecutors said they believed Henry shot Chloe at least five times and then called Chloe’s dad to pick up the children, who were allegedly in the same vehicle as their mother at the time of the murder.
The charges Henry pleaded guilty to carry a maximum sentencing of 25 years to life, but he could be in prison for longer if the charges don’t run concurrently.
NBC5’s Sophia Falbo is in Plattsburgh as the search continues and will provide more information as it becomes available.