A Maryland couple was murdered in their home by someone woman identified as Tony. William “Charlie” Hayes, 56, and his wife, Jeanna Hayes, 54, were killed over a money dispute as well as personal matters.
They made a 911 call from their residence, and the altercation was heard. The woman was pleading on the call to Tony not to shoot her. The couple lived in Pasadena in the Long Point community. The incident happened at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
The 911 call also recorded Charlie arguing with the man over money right before the shooting. According to CBS News, the gunshots were followed by a long silence. The first responders reached the couple’s home and declared them dead.
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The couple ran a home improvement construction business. Their business associate who killed them was 61-year-old Anthony Louis Reyes. He was also their friend, but the friendship turned sour over money and business matters. The police were able to identify the suspect’s car license plate with an automatic reader.
According to Fox 5, the suspect is in custody. The 911 call helped identify the suspect and make a quick arrest. The exact motive of the murders isn’t clear, but the matter was personal as well as business-related. The police and the suspect were in a chase.
While arresting the suspect, an officer also suffered an injury but will make a full recovery. The authorities communicated to the Long Point community residents that they can rest easy now that the suspect is in jail without bond.
So far, the suspect is charged with first- and second-degree murder. The police also revealed the couple’s murder is a targeted attack and not a random crime. More investigation is ongoing to find the exact motive behind the murder.
⚠️WARNING: This post describes a double murder and includes distressing details from a 911 call.
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Anne Arundel County Police Lt. AJ Gardiner told CBS News, “This was a person who was known to the family, both personally and in business. I don’t know of any issues.”
He also expressed regret about not reaching the scene on time, but the 911 call helped them understand more details of the incident. The family is in shock after the death of the couple. Their granddaughter also lived with them but wasn’t at home during the shooting.
The father of the granddaughter, Toni Arnold, stated, “I just can’t believe somebody viciously murdered them in broad daylight. He didn’t deserve that. He took care of his wife; he took care of my daughter. It just breaks my heart.” Even the neighbors are in shock after hearing gunshots.
