Posted on 5/16/125 by Colin Vassallo
KATU News in Portland is reporting that former wrestling
star Billy Jack Haynes is unfit to stand trial after he
murdered his 85-year-old wife, Janette Becraft, in February
2024.
Haynes is facing charges of second degree murder and the
unlawful use of a weapon.
A Multnomah County Judge declared that Haynes is mentally
unfit and sent him to Oregon State Hospital for treatment.
He was ordered to stay in hospital until he is fit for
trial.
The judge, Angela Lucero, reached the conclusion after
evaluating Haynes’ behavior and recommendations from both
the defense and prosecution, who both deemed him unfit.
Haynes wrestled for WWF between 1986 and 1988 with his most
prominent match coming at WrestleMania III against Hercules
Hernandez. He also had a stint with WCW but was a staple in
the Oregon wrestling for a long time.
He fatally shot his wife, who was suffering from dementia,
and had a standoff with police while locked in his home
after the murder.