Former WWF wrestler Billy Jack Haynes has been taken into custody after his 85-year-old wife was found dead in their Portland home. The New York Post reported that cops arrested Haynes after an alleged confrontation on Thursday, February 8, 2024. After the arrest, authorities took Haynes to a hospital for medical treatment unrelated to the alleged murder.
The police did not reveal the identity of the suspect until Saturday, February 10, 2024. The police also concealed the identity of the victim until recently. The authorities are currently investigating the case to find out what happened that may have caused the elderly woman's death. Billy Jack Haynes, now 70 years old, retired from wrestling in early 1996.
Billy Jack Hines is accused of involvement in the death of his wife, Janet Becraft
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, shortly before 10 a.m. local time, officers responded to a home in the Lents neighborhood of Southeast Portland for a woman who had allegedly been shot. Police arrived at the scene and found the suspect inside the house, who refused to leave the house. After countless negotiations, the police entered the house to find the body of Hines' wife, Janet Becraft.
Law enforcement officials quickly took Billy Jack Hines into custody in connection with the death of the woman, who was reported to have been shot. Immediately after his arrest, he was taken to receive medical treatment for a condition that was allegedly “unrelated to the murder or his contact with law enforcement.” The authorities also confirmed that it may take a few days to complete the treatment.
The New York Post reported that the standoff between police and Billy Jack Hines lasted for nearly two hours before he surrendered. According to authorities, he is expected to be booked into prison after being released from the hospital where he is currently located. Receive medical treatment.
The victim was reportedly suffering from dementia
A neighbor, identified as Breelyn Mathieu, spoke to FOX 12 Oregon about the tragic incident and said she knows the couple well. Mathieu said she had recently been living with the victim, who suffered from dementia, while the former wrestler was receiving treatment after sustaining rib injuries during a fall.
Hines is not a new name when it comes to lawsuits. In 2016, he was the plaintiff in a lawsuit against WWE. According to the lawsuit, the organization concealed medical research information about numerous brain injuries suffered by wrestlers.
The lawsuit also alleged that the organization did not treat wrestlers well. The former wrestler began his professional career at the age of 28, in 1982. Law enforcement officials revealed that they will release charges against Billy Jack Haynes once he is released from medical care.
The coroner reportedly confirmed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound and that the death should be treated as a homicide.
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