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Billy Jack Haynes, 70, is accused of shooting and killing his wife, Janette Becraft, 85, on February 8
Police descended on the house after reports of a shooting but Haynes refused to come out sparking a two hour stand-off
He is now in the hospital being treated for an unrelated medical issue
Former WWE star Billy Jack Haynes has been accused of shooting and killing his 85-year-old wife before an hours-long stand-off with the police.
Haynes, 70, whose real name is William Albert Haynes, was a fixture of the Portland wrestling scene and appeared at WrestleMania III.
He is now suspected of killing his 'angel' wife, Janette Becraft, 85, on the morning of February 8 at his home in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
Tactical teams descended on the home after reports of a shooting but Haynes refused to leave the house, sparking a two-hour stand-off with cops.
He 'eventually came out' and was taken into custody - police then found Becraft shot dead inside the house.
No motive has been released for the alleged killing and formal charges have not yet been announced.
Haynes had reportedly settled down at the house after he retired from wrestling.
Becraft was the mother of another pro-wrestler, Tod Becraft, who fought under the name Tod Ruhl.
Haynes and Tod were best friends and met when they were nine years old. When Becraft's husband Dwight died, she married Haynes.
An obituary for Tod Becraft, who died in 2021, reads: 'Billy Jack Haynes was Tod’s best friend. They met when Tod was nine years old.
'After Dwight passed away, Janette and Billy Jack married. Janette named her guinea pig Lil’ Todster, after her beloved son.'
Becraft's daughter, Kim Becraft Finlay, wrote on Facebook: 'You are now flying with the Angels. They are lucky to have such a beautiful soul. Love you Mom.'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13071153/Billy-Jack-Hayes-murder-wife-charged-Portland-wrestling-WWE.html
Police descended on the house after reports of a shooting but Haynes refused to come out sparking a two hour stand-off
He is now in the hospital being treated for an unrelated medical issue
Former WWE star Billy Jack Haynes has been accused of shooting and killing his 85-year-old wife before an hours-long stand-off with the police.
Haynes, 70, whose real name is William Albert Haynes, was a fixture of the Portland wrestling scene and appeared at WrestleMania III.
He is now suspected of killing his 'angel' wife, Janette Becraft, 85, on the morning of February 8 at his home in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
Tactical teams descended on the home after reports of a shooting but Haynes refused to leave the house, sparking a two-hour stand-off with cops.
He 'eventually came out' and was taken into custody - police then found Becraft shot dead inside the house.
No motive has been released for the alleged killing and formal charges have not yet been announced.
Haynes had reportedly settled down at the house after he retired from wrestling.
Becraft was the mother of another pro-wrestler, Tod Becraft, who fought under the name Tod Ruhl.
Haynes and Tod were best friends and met when they were nine years old. When Becraft's husband Dwight died, she married Haynes.
An obituary for Tod Becraft, who died in 2021, reads: 'Billy Jack Haynes was Tod’s best friend. They met when Tod was nine years old.
'After Dwight passed away, Janette and Billy Jack married. Janette named her guinea pig Lil’ Todster, after her beloved son.'
Becraft's daughter, Kim Becraft Finlay, wrote on Facebook: 'You are now flying with the Angels. They are lucky to have such a beautiful soul. Love you Mom.'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13071153/Billy-Jack-Hayes-murder-wife-charged-Portland-wrestling-WWE.html
