Renard Spivey, a former sheriff's deputy, was charged with the murder of his wife Patricia after she was found dead in their home from multiple gunshot wounds. Renard Spivey claimed self-defense, stating that Patricia threatened him with a gun and accidentally shot her during a struggle over the weapon. After a trial, Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, leading to mixed reactions from Patricia's family and friends.