Tex Mclver is an Atlanta lawyer who is serving time in prison for murdering his wife, Diana Mclver, in an SUV in 2016. Continue reading the article to learn more about the case.
NBC’s Dateline Weekend Mystery episode titled Deadly Detour airing this Saturday will focus on the alleged murder of businesswoman Diane McIver by her husband Claud “Tex” McIver. The high-profile case shook the state of Georgia and went into history as one of Atlanta’s biggest murder trials.
This true-crime show investigates every facet of the case, from emotions to money to legal statutes that influenced the outcome, in an attempt to uncover the exact truth. So, if you’re wondering whether Claud McIver murdered his wife, Diane McIver in cold blood or if it was an accident, we’ve got you covered.
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How did Claud “Tex” McIver kill his wife Diane in the back of an SUV?
Diane McIver was a self-made woman in every sense of the term as she rose from the rags of a distorted childhood and humble beginnings to that of her hard-earned riches. She began her career by answering phones for others, but with hard effort and a little luck, she was able to make millions in real estate.
It was no surprise that her husband, Claud “Tex” McIver, was also an incredibly established labor attorney, given that she preferred no man below her rank and was just as hard-working as her. The married couple also participated in political and communal issues together, giving them the appearance of a picture-perfect couple.
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All of that changed on the evening of September 25, 2016, when they drove back to Atlanta following a long weekend vacation at their Putnam County ranch. Dani Jo Carter, Diane’s longtime best friend, was driving their Ford Expedition near Piedmont Park when she heard a gunshot.
Diane died the next morning as a result of her injuries. Although there was no right way to grieve, Claud seemed more concerned with his late wife’s estate and possessions than with the loss of her life, suggesting he was deceitful and only cared about inheriting his late wife’s riches.
Where Is Tex McIver Now?
Tex Mclver is serving a life sentence after being found guilty of felony murder and other charges in the 2016 shooting death of his wife.
The judge’s grant of parole offers little hope of relief for the 75-year-old McIver. However, he’d have to serve 30 years in prison before being eligible for parole consideration.
Tex was a partner at a well-known labor and employment law firm and a member of the state election commission. He was also the president of U.S. Enterprises Inc., Corey Airport Services’ parent company, where he worked for 43 years.
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In January 2022, McIver’s attorneys claim that a Fulton County judge made mistakes during the original murder trial, and warrants a new trial.
McIver never denied shooting his wife, claiming it was an unintentional shooting. McIver’s attorneys said on Wednesday that they believe prosecutors attempted to make the jury dislike McIver, which resulted in his conviction.
According to Fox5, Chief Justice David E. Nahmias said, “There are really three theories that explain his action.
“Either McIver shot his wife on purpose, as alleged, or he committed aggravated assault and felony murder.” Or he handled a firearm recklessly in the back of a moving vehicle, committing felony involuntary manslaughter.
Or the firearm was accidentally discharged.
Attorney Don Samuel attempted to persuade the justices that the jury should have had the option of convicting McIver on lesser charges, such as criminal negligence.
The Fulton County superior court judge, according to Samuel, should not have permitted the jury to sit inside the McIver SUV.
He claims that the state introduced systemic racism into the case.
