( pbs / espn ) american music composer phil spector was convict tuesday of second - degree murder in the shoots death of actress lana clarkson at his house six nights ago . a higher jury trial returned the verdict after an estimated 29 to 30 hours of jurors . the jury had the option of considering involuntary manslaughter , but did not do so . clarkson had no known reaction . his attorney claimed that he should remain bound on rent pending the july 29 sentencing but judge shawn paul fidler rejected the prosecution ' s argument that he be remanded to jail immediately .
Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector were engaged.