Prisoner 'who murdered his lawyer brother' filmed having diva meltdown over his orange outfit

A suspected killer was caught in shocking footage throwing a tantrum over his prison uniform as he refused to sit down for a TV interview. 

Christopher Eaves, 49, is accused of shooting and killing his brother, renowned Arizona attorney James Artie Eaves, 51, on March 21 at his home in Arcadia. 

He was seen this week preparing to sit down for his first interview since his arrest with AZ Family, before growing emotional and storming off. 

The outlet said he agreed to sit with crime correspondent Briana Whitney, but as her cameras were rolling while he set up, Eaves lost his temper. 

Are any of you working for a law enforcement agency or working on behalf of a law enforcement organization? the suspect asked the camera crew. 

Eaves then insisted on their being no walk-in footage, and said that he wouldnt be sitting for the interview at all unless he was given another set of clothes. 

I need to be afforded a suit of clothes for any interviews I was going to (do), he said. I don’t wanna take interviews in these clothes, so no footage. 

Eaves went into a shocking rant claiming he had been denied his rights, before he was escorted out of the room as the planned interview was dramatically called off. 

Accused killer Christopher Eaves, 49, was caught in shocking footage throwing a tantrum over his prison uniform as he refused to sit down for a TV interview this week 

Eaves allegedly shot his brother outside his home, and investigators are yet to offer a motive for the slaying but said they believe Eaves suffered from mental illness 

Christopher is accused of shooting and killing his brother, renowned Arizona attorney James Artie Eaves, 51, on March 21 at his home in Arcadia 

After Eaves insisted that he wouldnt give any interviews while still in his orange prison jumpsuit, a deputy told him in the footage: Well, then we cant do an interview. 

Then I need to speak to the ACLU, Eaves responded. 

I’ve been trying to reach my attorney, still haven’t afforded access to counsel. And I have not been afforded a lawyer. 

Afforded me a public attorney that I denied as counsel, and I have not been read my rights or Mirandized (inaudible). USSE-6345 and USSE-61342 are published. 

And in Black’s Law dictionary, if you can look those up, you’ll have a number of answers about this case. 

Eaves brother James, 51, was a high-profile attorney at Sanders & Parks law firm, and police said he was found dead in the driveway of his home last month. 

A probable cause affidavit stated that evidence at the scene included a substantial amount of damage to James garage door and patio, and five shell casings were found in the driveway and another inside the home. 

According to the statement, a witness told police he was walking down the street when he heard a single gunshot, followed by several additional gunshots.

Within 30 seconds the witness saw a white BMW SUV vehicle driving northbound, according to the statement.

The witness described the driver as being either bald or short-haired male. 

Eaves brother James, 51, was a high-profile attorney at Sanders & Parks law firm, and police said he was found dead in the driveway of his home last month 

Christopher Eaves (left) stands alongside his parents at the scene of his brothers murder, seen before cops arrested him for the slaying 

The witness, who has not been named, was also able to confirm the Arizona license plate number, which police said was linked to Christopher Eaves. 

Investigators obtained home surveillance video allegedly showing a BMW backing into the garage door before pulling forward and coming to a stop.

Christopher was then allegedly seen exiting the vehicle wearing a dark hooded shirt with a logo on the left breast, a patch on the right sleeve and a large graphic on the back.

He was then seen removing a firearm from his left waistband area, per the affidavit. 

Phoenix Police said Christopher then allegedly walked towards the home, near Camelback Road and 44th Street, with the firearm. 

Investigators later discovered a hoodie, matching the one seen on the home surveillance video, inside Christophers parents vehicle, according to the probable cause statement obtained by People.

However, another surveillance video details James arriving at his home, noticing the BMW in the driveway and entering the house anyway.

City of Phoenix Police said officers were executing a search warrant at the crime scene when Christopher arrived along with his parents

Investigators later discovered a hoodie, matching the one seen on the home surveillance video, inside Christophers parents vehicle, according to the probable cause statement

Police also allegedly discovered the 40-caliber firearm used in the murder in Christophers bedroom perched atop his bedside table.

The firearm was on top of the nightstand, the statement reads.

The firearm had one round chambered, the hammer was cocked back, and the safety was on. The headstamps on the chambered cartridge and the magazine matched the headstamps on the casings at the scene.

When he was arrested, City of Phoenix Police said officers were executing a search warrant at the crime scene when Christopher arrived along with his parents. 

Christopher was detained at the scene and now faces a first-degree murder charge, which if convicted in the state of Arizona, demands a lifetime prison sentence or the death penalty.

He was also accused of burglary, according to the document.

His parents told investigators that their son suffers from mental illness but did not know if he had been officially diagnosed with a mental disorder.

According to the filing, Christopher was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the alleged crime.

Eaves seen in his first court appearance, where a judge set a cash bond at $1.5 million 

During his initial court appearance on March 24, a judge set a cash bond at $1.5 million. 

Just as he did in his interview this week, Eaves claimed at his first court hearing that he was never Mirandized or read his Miranda rights.

However, the judge said that some people have a misconception that not being read Miranda rights can do away with charges. He told Christopher that the evidence gathered has nothing to do with Miranda.

Christopher was then ordered by the judge to have no contact with his parents because they are James next of kin. 

James shocking death struck a chord within the community as many have since aired their grievances online.

Artie Eaves was a dear friend and colleague to so many of us at the Maricopa County Attys Office, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell wrote on X.

Todays tragedy has not yet sunk in but one thing is for certain: Artie will be deeply missed. I am praying for his entire family and would ask others to do the same.

This tragedy has left us shattered. Words cannot adequately express the depth of this loss, Sanders & Parks President Robin Burgess said in a statement provided to The Arizona Republic.