PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former skilled wrestler William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in reference to the demise of his spouse in Portland, authorities mentioned.
Portland police mentioned in a press release over the weekend that Haynes, 70, was in police custody at an area hospital, present process remedy “for a medical situation unrelated to the murder or his contact with legislation enforcement.” Police mentioned expenses could be introduced when Haynes is booked into jail.
Haynes was recognized by police because the suspect within the deadly capturing of Janette Becraft, 85. Police mentioned they responded Thursday to stories of a capturing in a Portland neighborhood and requested assist from particular groups together with disaster negotiators. KGW-TV reported that Haynes was detained two hours after two hours of negotiations. Police discovered Becraft useless inside the house.
A police spokesperson on Monday didn’t reply questions concerning the case, together with whether or not Haynes had been launched from the hospital, citing the continuing investigation. It was not recognized whether or not Haynes had a lawyer who might communicate on his behalf.
Police mentioned that Becraft’s household requested for privateness.
Haynes carried out as Billy Jack Haynes throughout a profession that included competing within the World Wrestling Federation, now generally known as World Wrestling Entertainment.
