OREM, Utah – A former professional wrestler known as ‘Billy Jack’ Haynes has been arrested in connection with the murder of his wife, the authorities reported. The 66-year-old Haynes was taken into custody in Orem, Utah, on Thursday. The arrest followed a lengthy investigation into the death of his 37-year-old wife that occurred in 1993 in Arkansas.
Haynes, whose real name is William Albert Haynes, had been at the center of a nationwide manhunt during the investigation of his wife’s murder. He had been living under an assumed name to avoid arrest and was found by authorities working with the U.S. Marshals Service in Utah. The arrest was made following a renewed effort by the Cold Case Unit of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Haynes is currently being held in Utah, awaiting extradition to Arkansas.
The former wrestler, who was known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s, had previously made public accusations against the wrestling industry and alleged involvement in criminal activities. Haynes had claimed to have information related to the unsolved deaths of numerous wrestlers and suspected foul play within the industry. These claims had brought public attention to his past and raised questions about the circumstances of his wife’s murder.
The case of ‘Billy Jack’ Haynes and the long-awaited arrest has sparked interest and raised further questions about the wrestling industry. The details surrounding the arrest and the ongoing investigation are expected to be closely followed by wrestling fans and authorities as new developments continue to unfold.