Former Texas sheriff’s deputy Renard Spivey had an extended tv profession because the courtroom bailiff on the present “Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez.” In 2019, his life modified drastically when he was arrested for his spouse’s homicide.
Shortly after 3 a.m. on July 28, 2019, police had been known as to the Houston dwelling of Renard and his 52-year-old spouse Patricia. When first responders arrived, they discovered Patricia useless within the closet with a number of gunshot entry and exit wounds. Renard, 63, had a bullet wound in his leg. He informed first responders that he and his spouse had been arguing and had been tussling over his gun when it fired. Officers doubted Renard’s claims.
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They puzzled why a person of Renard’s dimension — 6’3″ and round 290 kilos — would wish to battle along with his spouse, who was simply 5’6″, over a gun. They additionally questioned how a gun might go off a number of occasions accidentally. Renard was charged along with his spouse’s homicide. CBS News guide and former prosecutor Lisa Andrews explains, “The a number of pictures is unquestionably what offers everybody loads of pause as to why it isn’t an accident.”
In his first-ever interview, Renard Spivey sat down with “48 Hours” contributor Natalie Morales to inform his story in “Deputy Spivey On Trial,” airing Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+.
On the night of July 27, 2019, Renard says he and his spouse had been having a quiet night time at their Houston dwelling. But, he says, they quickly started arguing and Patricia confronted him, asking if he was having an affair.
“I informed her no, that is loopy,” says Renard.
Renard says Patricia’s suspicions stemmed from the current lack of intimacy of their relationship. Still, Renard says, he tried to present Patricia a kiss earlier than mattress, however she was not fascinated about affection. He stated when he approached her, she turned her cellphone away so he could not see it.
“And each time I stroll over to her, she turned her cellphone down after which I used to be making an attempt to kiss her. She stated, ‘I’m not kissing you.'”
Renard says he was disturbed by this and interested by what was on Patricia’s cellphone. When he thought Patricia was asleep, he says, he grabbed her cellphone from her nightstand and took it into the closet. He says, moments later, Patricia appeared within the doorway holding his gun and demanding her cellphone.
“And then after I rotated and noticed her finger on the set off, I used to be scared for my life,” Renard says.
Renard, then a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, says he thought the most effective plan was to attempt to get the weapon out of his spouse’s arms. He says he tried and, throughout the battle, the gun went off.
“Everything occurred so quick,” says Renard. “When I grabbed the highest of the weapon, she pulled again with a finger on the set off and it went off and shot me within the leg.”
The gun fired two extra occasions, Renard says, hitting Patricia within the arm and the chest. Renard known as 911 and informed the operator, “Shots fired.” According to Renard, Patricia was nonetheless respiration. He tried chest compressions because the operator guided him. On the 911 name, Renard could be heard struggling.
“It was actually emotional as a result of the factor is that it is my spouse, ?” Renard says. “And you attempt to save your spouse and you’ve got been shot.”
Patricia was declared useless on the scene.
Renard was detained and transported to an area hospital for therapy for the gunshot wound in his leg. At the hospital, detectives wished to interview Renard, however he refused. Renard informed “48 Hours” that on the time, he had been suggested towards offering an announcement by his union rep, who was an legal professional.
While he waited for trial, Renard’s attorneys requested bail, which was set at $50,000. Renard made bail and was launched on the choose’s situations, which included barring Renard from attending Patricia’s funeral.
“That’s my spouse. I used to be in love with my spouse. Why not be there?” Renard stated. “I simply wished to pay my respects. That’s all.”
Four-and-a-half years handed between Patricia’s dying and Renard’s trial for her homicide. During that point, Renard stated he largely hung out with household, exercised on the fitness center and went to church.
Renard’s trial started in November 2023. He was represented by the famed DeGuerin household of legal professionals — led by Dick DeGuerin. His attorneys offered a case that Patricia’s dying was not intentional. Renard took the stand and testified in his personal protection.
“I used to be instructed by my — my attorneys to take action, as a result of if I did not, it felt like I used to be, , responsible of one thing, making an attempt to cover one thing, which I wasn’t,” Renard says.
DeGuerin confirmed Morales simply how believable an unintentional capturing could be with this kind of gun.
“There is not any exterior security on this gun,” DeGuerin says. “So, if somebody’s finger is on that set off, all it takes is a slight strain and it goes off.”
The case went to the jury. As a former bailiff, seeing a jury enter a courtroom was nothing new for Renard. But this jury would resolve his destiny. After 12 hours of deliberations over two days, they got here again with a verdict: not responsible.
“I fall to the ground crying. Boohoo crying. My attorneys assist decide me up,” says Renard.
