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Fatal shooting looms over Family Court race, with two attorneys trying to unseat incumbent – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Clark County — A tragic shooting tied to a bitter child custody dispute continues to influence the race for Clark County Family Court Department R. Judge Bill Henderson, who oversaw the contentious case, now faces two challengers in the June 9, 2026, primary election.[1][2] The incident, which claimed three lives in April 2024, has drawn scrutiny to Henderson’s handling of high-stakes family matters.
The Fatal Shooting That Shook Family Court
On April 8, 2024, attorney Joseph Houston II opened fire during a child custody deposition at a Summerlin law office. He killed Ashley Prince, 30, and her husband Dennis Prince, 57, before taking his own life.[2] Houston represented his son, Dylan Houston, in the ongoing dispute with his ex-wife Ashley over their two young children.
The violence erupted amid escalating tensions in the case, which Henderson had overseen since at least 2021. Court records revealed a pattern of threats from Dylan Houston, including text messages such as “I don’t want to see you unless you’re in a casket” and suggestions that Ashley move to Oregon to be euthanized.[2] Despite repeated requests from Ashley’s side for contempt sanctions, Henderson never held Dylan in contempt, opting instead for measures like a court-monitored messaging app.
Ashley’s mother, Julie Page, later voiced…
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Publish date : 2026-05-05 03:02:00
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