PLATTSBURGH — A Plattsburgh man has pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife last year.
The murder occurred Oct. 18, 2025, at the AuSable Marsh in Peru where Keith Henry shot his wife, Chloe Rinn Henry, 25, of Mooers, in his car with their two young children in the backseat. Keith Henry then admitted to moving Chloe Henry’s body 25 miles away from the Peru area and dumping her on Ridge Road in the Town of Chazy.
In Clinton County Court on Wednesday, Keith Henry, through teary eyes, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, concealment of a human corpse and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child as part of a plea agreement with the District Attorney’s Office. In doing so, he also waived his right to a trial.
He is now facing a possible sentence range of 20 years to life or 25 years to life in prison for the second-degree murder charge, with the final determination left to Judge William Favreau. Sentences for the other charges would run concurrent.
His sentencing is scheduled for June 30 at 1 p.m.
As part of the plea agreement, Keith Henry must show New York State Police where the murder weapon is located, which he agreed to do.
Assistant District Attorney Vivian Joo also requested he pay restitution for funeral expenses in the amount of $7,338.04 to the Office of Victim Services.
An order of protection was put in place for both of his children, as well.
When court was adjourned, Keith Henry was remanded to Clinton County Jail.
“Today’s plea ensures that Keith Henry will be held fully accountable for the murder of his wife, Chloe Henry, and for the trauma inflicted on their children,“ District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie said in a statement.
“Our office will continue to pursue the maximum lawful sentence. We remain committed to securing justice for Chloe and to hold all responsible parties accountable.”
Chloe Henry had plenty of support in the courtroom Wednesday.
Abi Wells, Chloe Henry’s best friend, was one of many who was wearing a shirt honoring her and other domestic violence victims.
“Just to represent her, be a voice for her, spread her word around. Especially not just hers, but anyone that’s dealing with domestic violence, that there’s a way out,” Wells said about the shirt she was wearing.
Wells said her adrenaline was high, and she was feeling a range of emotions after seeing Keith Henry in court.
When asked if she thought his tears were genuine as he was pleading guilty, Wells said she didn’t buy them.
“I think it’s more of, ‘I’m in this situation. Let me shed a tear,’ because when he was doing it, I doubt he showed any type of remorse (or emotion) besides anger,” she said.
“Now, it’s more like, ‘Oh, wow, I really did it. It’s sinking in. Let me shed a few tears to show that I care.’”
Wells said there was a pattern of abuse throughout their relationship and Chloe Henry tried to leave, but with the two kids, it was “hard” to stay away.
“He’s beat her a few times,” she said. “She ended up in the hospital because of it, and it was just behind closed doors. He promised her the first time, when he got out, he would change, and he never changed. It just continued to be the same pattern.”
Wells said Keith Henry pleading guilty was a start, but she still doesn’t have closure.
“Him being locked up and pleading guilty, that’s awesome. He should own up to something that he did,” she said. “But at the same time, that’s still not enough closure because she’s gone.”
Wells said she is still looking for a reason as to why he killed her.
“I met them through my boyfriend. (I want to ask him,) ‘Why didn’t you reach out to one of us? Why didn’t you reach out to my boyfriend?’ He would have went over,” she said.
“Y’all could have hung out, talked about something. If something like that was going through your mind, you didn’t have to do what you did.”
Now, all Wells can do is cherish the memories with her best friend, her favorites being the adventures they went on in the car.
“There were always good moments,” she said.
“We went on our Walmart trips, Target trips, park trips, Comfort Inn trips when we would take them (the kids) swimming or holidays, birthdays … Fourth of July, Christmas. We’ve done Thanksgivings together. We’ve done it all since I’ve known her.”