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Former professional wrestler William "Billy Jack" Haynes in custody in wife's death in Oregon

Headline from KEZI Eugene, on the newest of 2 developments

Authorities say William Albert Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, Oregon.

KEZI Eugene's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Wrestler Billy Jack Haynes arrested; wife found dead after standoff

    Headline from FOX 5 New York ·

  2. Newest

    Former professional wrestler William "Billy Jack" Haynes in custody in wife's death in Oregon

    Headline from KEZI Eugene ·

Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX 5 New York

    Wrestler Billy Jack Haynes arrested; wife found dead after standoff (opens FOX 5 New York)

    Published

    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Billy Jack Haynes, a former pro wrestler who shared the ring with Ric Flair and Randy Savage, is suspected of killing his wife. He was detained after an hours-long standoff with police.

  2. New York Post

    Former wrestling star Billy Jack Haynes arrested after wife found dead in couple’s home (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Retired wrestling star Billy Jack Haynes -- who grappled with the likes of Ric Flair and Randy Savage during his nearly 15-year career in the ring -- has been arrested for allegedly fatally shooting his wife in their Oregon home last Thursday.

  3. KEZI Eugene

    Former professional wrestler William "Billy Jack" Haynes in custody in wife's death in Oregon (opens KEZI Eugene)

    Published

    KEZI Eugene's feed description

    Authorities say William Albert Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, Oregon.

  4. NBC News

    Former pro wrestler Billy Jack Haynes accused of shooting and killing wife in Portland (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Former pro wrestler Billy Jack Haynes is accused of shooting and killing his wife in Portland, Oregon, according to police.

  5. The Columbian

    Former professional wrestler William “Billy Jack” Haynes in custody in wife’s death in Oregon (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    PORTLAND — Former professional wrestler William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, authorities said.

  6. Green Field Reporter

    Former professional wrestler William "Billy Jack" Haynes in custody in wife's death in Oregon - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former professional wrestler William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, authorities said. Portland police said in a statement over the weekend that Haynes, 70, was in police custody at a local …

  7. Washington Times

    Former pro wrestler Billy Jack Haynes taken into custody in wife’s death (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Former professional wrestler William Albert "Billy Jack" Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, authorities said.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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