Camaran Henson grew up thinking his grandfather possessed super powers.

StoryCorps Shorts: Detective Simmons POV

Premiered July 26, 2018
StoryCorps Shorts: Detective Simmons

Every family has a figure who captures the imagination of future generations of storytellers. For Camaran Henson, that figure is his grandfather, a former police detective he was convinced was immortal, like a superhero.

Though his grandfather didn’t prove to be immortal, Camaran still considers him worthy of his legendary status--and a deserving focal point of continued storytelling.

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