Clarence Scott Reneau, a 49-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity from Henderson, Texas, tragically passed away on January 26, 2021. His body was discovered at Texas Best Music, located on County Road 423 in Rusk County. The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into his death, which was later determined to be a murder.
The investigation revealed that Demarcus Lenard Lewis was allegedly attempting to rob Reneau when he shot him multiple times in the upper torso.
Forensic evidence linked Lewis to the crime scene through fingerprints found on items seized during the investigation. Lewis was arrested and charged with capital murder, and his bond was set at $1,500,000.
The case drew significant attention from law enforcement and the community, as Reneau was well-known and respected in Henderson. The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office worked diligently to gather evidence and build a case against Lewis, ultimately leading to his arrest just outside of Kilgore.
The tragic loss of Clarence Scott Reneau left a profound impact on his family and friends, who sought justice for his untimely death. The legal proceedings against Lewis continued as the community awaited closure and justice for Reneau's murder.
