Clinton Robert Hurley pleaded guilty to 16 counts, including first-degree murder, in connection with the death of MCSO Deputy Juan Ruiz.
A man made a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty for the murder of a Maricopa County deputy. Clinton Robert Hurley entered a guilty plea to 16 counts, including first degree murder, armed robbery, and theft in the killing of MCSO Deputy Juan Ruiz. In October 2021, Hurley was being processed on felony warrants when he attacked Ruiz. Hurley then escaped custody, stole the deputy's car, and later carjacked another vehicle. Ruiz died from his injuries two days later.
Hurley will be sentenced in February 2025. For the murder charge, he faces up to life in prison.Former Sheriff Paul Penzone said during a news conference on Oct. 11 that the incident began during the early-morning hours of Oct. 9 when deputies responded to reports of a suspicious person. Deputies were unable to locate the suspect, identified as Hurley.A short time after, deputies later found Hurley and took him into custody.Deputy Ruiz transported Hurley to an MCSO substation in Avondale near Van Buren and Dysart Roads, brought him into the holding area, and 'as is standard processing protocol, he removed his handcuffs and attempted to put him in one of the holding cells,' Penzone said. 'It was at that time that he was initially passive resistant and turned on the deputy and the fight ensued.During the fight, Deputy Ruiz tried to call for backup on his radio, but he was beaten unconscious by Hurley, Penzone added.Deputy Ruiz was found by another deputy, and he was rushed to the hospital where he was placed on life support, surrounded by loved ones. Sheriff Penzone said Deputy Ruiz never regained consciousness and his organs were donated after his passing. He was a three-year veteran of the department.Following the assault on Deputy Ruiz, MCSO said Hurley stole his police SUV, fled the scene and then carjacked another person.Hurley was found hours later after being involved in a shootout with a homeowner in Tonopah when he was struck by a bulle
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