Billy Jack Haynes Set To Stand Trial In Wife’s Death After Being Ruled Fit To Face Charges

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Billy Jack Haynes has been ruled mentally fit to stand trial and is set to face court in April 2027 for the February 2024 death of his wife, Janette Becraft. The former wrestler was charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon after Becraft, 85, was found dead from a gunshot wound following a two-hour standoff with police at their Portland residence. Haynes was previously ruled mentally unfit to stand trial in May 2025, which delayed proceedings while he underwent evaluation at Oregon State Hospital.