Roderick Griffin Archives - Baltimore Witness

Victim’s Granddaughter Asks for ‘No Mercy’ During Sentencing of Defendant Convicted of Strangling Ex-Girlfriend

Details On Nov. 17, a Baltimore man convicted of choking and gagging his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to 25 years in prison before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yvette M. Bryant. Judge... Read More

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Strangling Ex to Death in 2020

Details “I looked at her like she was some kind of evil, not like she was a human being.” Roderick Griffin, 58, admitted to the killing of 72-year-old Lillian Herndon that... Read More

Defendant Describes ‘Playfully’ Choking Ex-Girlfriend Before Her Death

Details The trial for a man charged with fatally choking his ex-girlfriend continued on Sept. 27 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yvette Bryant. Roderick Griffin is charged with first-degree murder, false imprisonment,... Read More

72-Year-Old Woman’s Ex-Boyfriend Begins Murder Trial For Her 2020 Death

Details The daughter of 72-year-old Lillian Herndon grew increasingly concerned for her mother’s well-being in April 2020 after only communicating with her over text messages—a form of communication her mother rarely,... Read More

Homicide Defendant Rejected a Plea

Details A 58-year-old Baltimore man accused of homicide rejected a plea of 60 years with five years probation on Feb. 22 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Roderick... Read More

58-Year-Old Homicide Defendant’s Pre-Trial Conference Rescheduled

Details The pre-trial conference for a Baltimore man was rescheduled on Jan. 4 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Roderick Griffin, 58, is charged with first-degree murder, false imprisonment,... Read More

Charges Dropped Against Man Accused of Murdering Girlfriend

Details The prosecution dropped Oct. 5 all charges against a man who is accused of killing his 72-year-old girlfriend in April 2020. Roderick Griffin, 57, was accused in connection to the... Read More

Co-Defendants Accused of Killing MTA Bus Driver Offered Plea Deals

Details Two co-defendants accused of killing an MTA bus driver last year were presented plea offers during reception court on July 26 at the Baltimore City Circuit Court. Baltimore residents Cameron... Read More

Trial Date Set for Homicide Suspect

By Carly Schiller [former] - June 14, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Victims |

Details A new plea deal is under negotiations in a case against a homicide suspect. Roderick Griffin allegedly murdered his girlfriend, 72-year-old Lillian Herndon on April 10, 2020. He is facing... Read More