TV Bailiff Found Not Guilty in Wife's Murder Case

Former television bailiff Renard Spivey has been acquitted of his wife Patricia's murder. The incident occurred on July 28, 2019, when police responded to a shooting at the couple's Houston home. Patricia was found deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. Spivey, who sustained a leg wound, claimed the shooting was accidental during an argument and a struggle over his firearm.

Investigators questioned Spivey's account, citing the number of shots fired and the physical disparity between him and his wife. The trial, which began in November 2023, saw Spivey testify in his own defense. His legal team demonstrated how the gun could discharge with minimal trigger pressure, supporting the accidental shooting claim.

Following 12 hours of deliberation over two days, the jury returned a not guilty verdict. Renard Spivey, who had been charged following the 2019 incident, was released after the jury's decision. The trial concluded a nearly four-and-a-half-year period from Patricia's death to the final verdict.