A Dairy Queen waitress married the son of a Texas governor and shot him to death (Vickie and Price Daniel)
Haynes defended her and got an acquittal.
Became a movie starring Susan Dey called 'Bed of Lies'.
Posted on 04/28/2017 8:00:17 AM PDT by Snickering Hound
Legendary Houston attorney Richard "Racehorse" Haynes died early this morning, according to a statement from family spokesman and criminal defense lawyer Chris Tritico. He died at 12:58 am with his family by his side after recently celebrating his 90th birthday. He had had been in declining health for the past several years, said Tritico.
Haynes was one of the most well-known criminal defense lawyers in the country. He made a name for himself in the 1970s, with cases including the State of Texas v. John Hill, when he represented a River Oaks surgeon accused of murdering his socialite wife. After the first trial ended in a hung jury, Hill was murdered in the driveway of his River Oaks mansion. The case was made the subject of the Thomas Thompson book "Blood and Money," which was also turned into a movie.
Later, Haynes represented Cullen Davis, the first billionaire indicted for murder in the U.S., and Pam Fielder, who was accused of killing her abusive husband. Haynes' defense on the Fielder case is now embodied in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, giving women the right to defend themselves against abusers, said Tritico.
Haynes was easy-going until he stepped into a courtroom, Tritico said. He was legendary for his ability to take command of the courtroom, and effectively cross-examine witnesses.
(Excerpt) Read more at chron.com ...
Q. Does your dog bite?
A. No, he doesn't bite.
Questioner enters yard where dog is located. Dog attacks and bites.
"Hey, your dog bit me! I thought you said he didn't bite."
A. That's not MY dog.
Angel in charge: No problem, we have a lot of those requests. Your delay is granted and you will be in Hades holding cell #3,021,215 until called for trial.
Haynes: How long will that be?
Angel in charge: Many say it feels like eternity.
A Dairy Queen waitress married the son of a Texas governor and shot him to death (Vickie and Price Daniel)
Haynes defended her and got an acquittal.
Became a movie starring Susan Dey called 'Bed of Lies'.
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