48 Hours “Deputy Spivey on Trial” January 11 2025 Recap & Preview

This Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET/PT, 48 Hours presents an in-depth investigation into the real-life courtroom drama surrounding Renard Spivey, the TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife. In this powerful episode, 48 Hours contributor Natalie Morales sits down with Spivey for his first television interview, where he opens up about the case, the trial, and his wife’s death.

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Renard Spivey, who was known to viewers as the bailiff on Justice for All with Judge Christina Perez, was charged with the 2019 killing of his wife. According to Spivey, the shooting occurred during a heated argument over a gun, which he claimed went off accidentally. “I was really scared because… you never put your finger on the trigger unless you’re prepared to shoot,” he recalls in the interview. Spivey insists that his police training kicked in, and in an attempt to disarm his wife, the gun discharged, killing her.

However, the investigation into his wife’s death raised serious doubts about Spivey’s version of events, particularly due to the multiple gunshots fired. “The multiple shots is definitely what gives everyone a lot of pause as to why it’s not an accident,” says former prosecutor and CBS News consultant Lisa Andrews.

Throughout the episode, Spivey maintains that his wife’s death was indeed an accident. “I love my wife. I did everything for her. Anything she wanted, I always treated her like my queen,” he says, defending himself against the charges.

“Deputy Spivey on Trial” takes viewers through the dramatic twists of this case, featuring exclusive interviews and a closer look at the trial that could determine Spivey’s fate. The episode offers an in-depth examination of the complexities and controversy surrounding the case, including the key evidence that could lead to a conviction.

Tune in this Saturday for 48 Hours: “Deputy Spivey on Trial” at 10:00 PM ET/PT on CBS, or stream it on Paramount+ to get the full story of this tragic and mysterious case.