DVAM Day 15 | Merinda Henderson: She Feared Her Ex Would Kill Her

Their Stories To Tale: Black Girls Missing Or Murdered · Oct 15, 2026 · 5m

Merinda Henderson was just 44 years old when she was fatally shot on May 17, 2026, in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Before her death, Merinda’s family says she experienced stalking, harassment, unwanted contact, and damage to her home by a former boyfriend. Her loved ones say she feared for her life and had sought help from law enforcement.

For Day 15 of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Their Stories To Tale shares Merinda’s story, the warning signs her family described, and the unanswered questions surrounding her death.

Her former boyfriend, Jaworski Rainey, was arrested and charged with…