Former professional wrestler William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr. has been charged by police in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, authorities said.
The former US wrestler, who goes by the name of Billy Jack, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful use of a Weapon in the February 8 killing of Janette Becraft, 85, according to the New York Post.
Previously, Portland police said in a statement that Haynes, 70, was in police custody at a local hospital, undergoing treatment “for a medical condition unrelated to the homicide or his contact with law enforcement.”
Press Release: UPDATE #5: Suspect in Lents Neighborhood Homicide Booked into Jail on Murder Charge (Photo)Link: https://t.co/JlT4RYHY2e pic.twitter.com/TnMk6hvMER— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) February 28, 2024
Earlier this month, police said they responded to reports of a shooting in a Portland neighborhood and requested help from special teams including crisis negotiators. KGW-TV reported that Haynes was detained two hours after two hours of negotiations. Police found Becraft dead inside the home.
A police spokesperson earlier did not answer questions about the case, including whether Haynes had been released from the hospital, citing the ongoing investigation. It was not known whether Haynes had a lawyer who could speak on his behalf.
Police said that Becraft’s family asked for privacy. Haynes performed as Billy Jack Haynes during a career that included competing in the World Wrestling Federation, now known as World Wrestling Entertainment.
(With agency inputs)
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