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Domestic violence incidents in Arizona

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Recent reports from Arizona detail separate incidents of domestic violence involving individuals accused of attacking their fiancées. In one case, Zarian Dyer was arrested following an investigation into a staged home invasion and sexual assault targeting his fiancée, Bella Torres. Authorities allege Dyer coordinated the attack with another individual, Adrian Ayala, whom he reportedly recruited via Reddit. The incident occurred on October 16 while Torres was at home with her two children, including a two-month-old infant. Police reports state that Ayala entered the residence after asking to use the bathroom, where he allegedly choked Torres and kicked her daughter. During the encounter, Ayala reportedly told the victim that his boyfriend had sent him. ~~CCTV footage captured a struggle that moved into the driveway before Torres managed to escape.~~ While Ayala’s attorney argued the incident was a “roleplay scenario,” investigators seized electronic devices containing communications regarding the planned assault. Recent court developments include testimony from Torres, who defended Dyer and asserted that the accusations were fabricated by Ayala to excuse his actions. She testified that Dyer was out grocery shopping during the attack. However, police reported finding Reddit messages allegedly exchanged between Dyer and Ayala, including messages where a user reportedly replied “nope” to Ayala’s question regarding whether Torres was “in on” the plan, and other messages where the sender allegedly urged Ayala to proceed with the attack. Dyer has been charged with conspiracy, kidnapping, sexual abuse, attempted sexual assault, and aggravated assault. In a separate incident in Glendale, Zachary Velasquez was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking Emily Byles with scissors. The victim reportedly sustained multiple stab wounds and head injuries. While Velasquez admitted to physical contact, he claimed the violence was an act of self-defense.

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