Kelly Moore, the spouse of former Michigan State head coach Sherone Moore, expressed deep concern during a call to emergency services, stating she was “worried that my husband would harm himself” after he was let go on December 10 due to an “inappropriate” relationship with a staff member.
In a panicked voice, she asked for assistance in locating him, saying, “Can you please track his phone?” While their baby daughter could be heard in the background, she further explained the situation, revealing, “Because he told me… because he said he was trying to kill himself.”
Kelly mentioned that at the moment, she had no idea where he was, only that he had just been fired. “He just called me and said he had been fired from his job and was in crisis,” she recalled. “I told him I loved him and wanted him to come home, but I didn’t know where he was. He said he was on the highway.”
She described his vehicle as a black Chevrolet Tahoe and clarified that he worked at the University of Michigan. “We just need to make sure he’s safe,” she reiterated. “He called me a few times and I got scared that he might do something to me. I told him to go home.”
“…He’s very upset. He’s not mad at me,” she added, trying to convey the gravity of his emotional state.
Moore, 39, was terminated for cause due to an alleged inappropriate relationship with executive assistant Paige Shiver. Later that day, he was taken into custody by Pittsfield police on assault charges.
According to prosecutors, Moore confronted Shiver at her home, brandishing a butter knife and scissors, stating, “I’m going to kill myself. I’m going to have you watch me. My blood is on your hands. You ruined my life.”
Shiver, 32, ended their relationship just two days prior to the incident, as noted by prosecutor Kati Rezmierski during her December 12 arraignment.
Moore now faces charges including felony burglary, stalking, and criminal trespassing. His bail is set at $25,000, and he must adhere to conditions like wearing a GPS monitor and avoiding contact with Shiver.
Shiver also reported the situation to the athletic department, which paved the way for Moore’s dismissal.
In audio obtained by various news outlets, Shiver alleges that Moore “attacked her” and “stalked her for months.”
His trial is set for January 22. It’s worth noting that Moore is a father to three daughters, and the couple welcomed a baby this past summer.
