Janette Becraft, an 85-year-old resident of Portland, Oregon, died on February 8, 2024, due to a gunshot wound. The incident occurred at her home in the Lents neighborhood of Southeast Portland, near Southeast 100th Avenue and Yukon Street.
Police responded to the scene and found Janette Becraft shot dead inside her home. Following a standoff, they arrested her husband, William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr., a former WWE wrestler.
Haynes has been charged with her murder.
Janette Becraft had been living with dementia. Despite her health condition, she was known for her active lifestyle, which included owning and driving a 1968 Mustang, participating in the Red Hat Society, traveling, and enjoying games like Scrabble.
The case is currently ongoing, with Haynes in custody and facing murder charges. The Portland Police Bureau has identified Haynes as the suspect and has him under formal charging procedures. If anyone has additional information about the case, they are encouraged to contact Detectives Ryan Foote or Travis Law at the Portland Police Bureau.
