Hi-Five member Roderick "Pooh" Clark has died at age 49, according to a post on the group's Instagram. Las . Ever since, Neal has been admitted to a mental institution at Rusk State Hospital in Texas, despite authorities' claims that he knew what he was doing when he attacked his wife in 2014. My condolences to Hi5 and his family. Now, WINGS!!! According to court records, Russells and Catherines two young children were in the home during the murder. According to reports, Neal went to the police two days after he killed her. We also used to battle each other hard on the Bball court in most cities. "I love u Pooh and you'll forever be my big brother! The couple has two children. Ronald Neal has barricaded himself inside. It was a new beginning for Catherine and the kids. Hi-Five is an American R&B quintet from Waco, Texas. Similar to his story, Russells younger brother Ronald Neal was also charged with murdering his wife, Stovyne Magee in 2008 in Arlington, Texas. Then, on July 1, 2014, a cool and collected Russell Neal strolls into the Houston Police Department. "He just kept saying they got in a fight and she might need medical attention," said Glenda. And to make this situation even more of a mess, Neals brother Ronald is accused of murdering his wife years ago and pleading incompetence to avoid standing trial. The child pleaded for help. He is still admitted to a mental institution at Rusk State Hospital in Texas, United States of America for the 2014 murder of his wife, Catherine Martinez, at her Houston house. American R&B pianist dead at 89, Russell was charged with first-degree murder for the alleged murder but got released on a $100,000 bond. But Catherine built her greatest hopes on her two boys. In 2007, Stovynes family says things took a turn for the worst, after Ronald reportedly got drunk and knocked Stovyne to the ground, while also spraying disinfectant in her face. He is in a mental institution at Rusk State Hospital in Texas since 2014. Years prior to Russell reportedly confessing to murdering his wife, his younger brother, Ronald Neal, had already been convicted for doing the same to his. According to Stovynes family, Ronald was abusive towards her, and they had never liked him. But as it turned out, his life wasnt as perfect as it seemed. In 1993, Hi-Five emerged with a third album, Faithful, which featured the songs "Unconditional Love" (Pop No. R.I.P. Russell (former member of the 90's R&B group Hi-Five) and Ronald Neal are brothers who have more than blood and early life experiences in common. Russell Neal is still holding on to the insanity defense while being evaluated in a mental facility awaiting trial. [7], Former member Roderick Pooh Clark died on April 17, 2022, at the age of 49. Woman Prepares To Move In With Her Boyfriend Of 8 Months Gets A Call From His Wife & Uncovers His Double Life, Nick Cannon Announced A Prank Show: Whos Having My Baby?. Interestingly, Russells younger brother, Ronald Neal, had already been convicted of killing his own wife years before Russell confessed to murdering Catherine. Russell Neal is popular for being a member of the popular and famous R&B band "Hi-Five." Early Life On the 29th of May 1974, Russell Neal was born in Waco, Texas, in the United States of America. Be the first one to comment on this story. Neal told detective s that he and his wife had gotten into an argument; he then refused to answer any further questions and requested a lawyer. Online, HollywoodLife, Discover Los Angeles, Oscar.com and Hollywood.com. "He'll have to serve 30 before he's eligible for parole.". "She was ready to do her own life by herself with her two kids. Who is Russell Neal, Ronald Neal's brother charged with wife Catherine Martinez's murder? It is believed that he follows Christianity. When Ronald Neal got word that we were on prison property, he refused to come out of his cell even though he had previously agreed to do an interview with us. Police say they found Catherine, dead, bashed with a blunt object, and stab wounds from multiple strikes with a sharp object. It is reported that his wife was stabbed multiple times and it was he only who reported to the police her death. Until the former pop singing sensation Russell Neal goes to trial, any kind of justice in Catherine Martinez's case is put on hold, leaving two grieving families to pick up the pieces. He had been proven unstable in order to stand for trial for the first-hand murder of his wife. Ronald shot Stovyne five times. He voluntarily walked. seek information on a wide variety of topics including African-American hair care, health issues, relationship Still, he was a good father according to Martinez, and he kept telling her that he was going to change. She graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor's in communications and received a Master's in journalism from the University of Southern California. A cause of death was not disclosed. She had to become the breadwinner for the family. Jonathan Kinloch was just a kid himself when he got hired as the group's road manager. 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According to True Crime Daily, her sister, Glenda Lewis, spoke about the time authorities discovered the victim's body, stating, Her mother, Mary Figueroa, added that they "couldn't recognize [her]" and that the only thing recognizable about her "was her teeth, her mouth, you know the way she would smile. Privacy Policy | A few days later, Neal would enter into the police station and all of their lives would be turned upside down. Hi-Five Group Member Russell Neal Charged with Murder of Wife Neal beat and stabbed Catherine Martinez to death on June 28, 2014, in their home with their two small sons present. The last time Martinez saw her mother was on June 28, 2014. You would see the foundation, everything trying to cover up her eyes, but we would tell," said Glenda. "The ladies loved Russell. Russell Neal Parents, Hi-Five Singer Russell Neal Charged With The Catherine's relationship with Russell is as washed up as his career. Ronald Neal was given 80 years, and he will have to serve 30 years in prison before he is even eligible for parole. Russell Neal, an R&B singer and former member of the popular 90s boy band Hi-Five, remains admitted to a mental institution at Rusk State Hospital in Texas for the 2014 murder of his wife, Catherine Martinez, at her Houston apartment.