Bio

Clinton Lee Spencer was born on July 2, 1958. He grew up in Maricopa County, Arizona. He spent his early adulthood in Arizona, where he lived in various neighborhoods.

Little is known about his relationships with friends or family. Clinton's life would later take a dramatic turn, leading to serious legal issues. However, details about his life before this point are sparse and not widely documented.

Murder Story

On May 19, 1989, Shandora Johnson-Marrow and her friend went out for the night in separate cars. They stopped at a Circle K so Shandora's friend could use the ATM. While waiting in her car, Clinton Lee Spencer approached her and started a conversation. After some time, he asked Shandora for a ride to a club. Although he said he was not dressed for the club, he sat on Shandora's car for two hours.

Later that night, after Shandora's friend left, Clinton and Shandora drove to a bank around 1:00 a.m. They attempted to withdraw money from Shandora's savings account but were unsuccessful at first. However, they managed to get the money at another location.

Around 3:00 a.m. on May 20, 1989, a passerby noticed a fire. Upon investigation, it was revealed that a body was burning. The body was identified as Shandora Johnson-Marrow. An analysis showed that she had been sexually assaulted and stabbed twice in the back. The fire was determined to be started with a liquid accelerant.

Following the investigation, Clinton Lee Spencer was arrested. He faced trial that began on September 10, 1990. On September 19, 1990, he was found guilty of the murder. He was sentenced to death on December 27, 1990. Various aggravating circumstances were noted, including prior convictions and the nature of the crime. No mitigating circumstances were found that would warrant leniency in his sentencing.