Former Wrestler Accused of Shooting and Killing Wife in SE Portland
A former professional wrestler has been accused of shooting and killing his wife in the Lents neighborhood of SE Portland. The suspect, identified as 70-year-old William Albert Haynes, also known as Billy Jack Haynes, was taken into custody after an hours-long police standoff. The victim, 85-year-old Janette Becraft, was found dead from a single gunshot wound.
Billy Jack Haynes was a well-known figure in the old Portland wrestling scene. His fame and success eventually led him to the national stage of Wrestlemania. However, after retiring from wrestling, Haynes settled down in Portland's Lents neighborhood with his wife, Janette Becraft. The couple was known for being friendly and kind-hearted, and they were beloved by their neighbors.
On Thursday, February 8, police responded to rep...