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"Wrestler Billy Jack Haynes Charged in Wife's Murder"

Former WWE wrestler Billy Jack Haynes has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his 85-year-old wife, Janette Becraft, who was found dead in their Oregon home in February. Haynes, 70, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of murder in the second degree and unlawful use of a weapon. He rose to prominence in the 1980s wrestling scene and later sued the WWE for alleged mistreatment of its athletes, but the lawsuit was dismissed in 2019. Haynes is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Thursday.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
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crime1 year ago

"Wrestling Star Billy Jack Haynes Charged with Wife's Murder"

Former professional wrestler Billy Jack Haynes, Jr. has been charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the death of his wife, Janette Becraft, in Portland. Haynes, 70, was taken into custody after a reported shooting at their home and was later found to be suffering from a medical condition unrelated to the homicide. He had wrestled with the WWE in the 1980s and was known for feuds with "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Hercules.

via WANE|
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crime1 year ago

"Ex-WWE Wrestler Billy Jack Haynes Charged with Wife's Murder"

Former professional wrestler Billy Jack Haynes has been charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in the fatal shooting of his 85-year-old wife, Janette Becraft, at their home in Portland, Oregon. Haynes, 70, was taken into custody after a standoff with police and is scheduled to appear in court. He rose to fame in the 1980s in the World Wrestling Federation and was part of a lawsuit against the organization over head injuries suffered by wrestlers.

via The Daily Beast|
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crime1 year ago

"Wrestling Star Billy Jack Haynes Arrested for Alleged Murder of Wife"

Former WWE star Billy Jack Haynes is in police custody and expected to be charged with the murder of his wife, Janette Becraft. The Portland Police identified Haynes as the suspect in the deadly shooting and took him into custody after a tactical team responded to reports of the shooting. Haynes is currently being treated for a medical condition at a local hospital, but is expected to be booked into jail once released.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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crime1 year ago

Former Wrestler Suspected in Lents Neighborhood Homicide

Former professional wrestler Billy Jack Haynes has been named as the suspect in the homicide of 85-year-old Janette Becraft in Portland's Lents Neighborhood. Haynes, who is currently in police custody at a local hospital for an unrelated medical condition, is expected to be taken to jail once released. Police responded to reports of a shooting and found Becraft deceased in a home on SE 100th Avenue. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

via KATU|
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crime1 year ago

"Ex-Pro Wrestler Billy Jack Haynes Linked to Wife's Murder in Portland"

Former professional wrestler Billy Jack Haynes was arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife after a standoff with police in Portland. Haynes, 70, had a successful wrestling career in the 1980s before returning to Portland and opening a gym and wrestling promotion. He surrendered to police after a report of a shooting and is currently in police custody at a local hospital, where he will be booked and formally charged in the coming days.

via Willamette Week|
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