Buckeye Woman Testifies Fiancé Did Not Coordinate October Attack
A victim told a Maricopa County judge that her 23-year-old partner was forced to deal with false accusations made by her attacker.
By Lucas Navarro ·
A Buckeye resident told a court on Wednesday that her fiancé did not plan the home invasion that injured her in October.
Police state that 23-year-old Zarian Dyer coordinated the Oct. 16 attack with 20-year-old Adrian Ayala using the Reddit platform. Prosecutors claim Dyer told Ayala when to arrive, where to park, and how to enter the residence. The state also alleged that Dyer wanted Ayala to FaceTime him during the assault. Police say the woman did not consent to the entry.
The victim, who did not testify under a specific name in the report, contradicted the police narrative. She told the judge that Dyer was dealing with false accusations fabricated by Ayala. Ayala had sent her partner messages trying to make excuses, she claimed. Court documents show Dyer is currently in custody with a bond set at $500,000.
The hearing focused on the moments leading up to the violence. The victim described receiving a security alert that her front door was opening. Assuming Dyer was returning from buying groceries, she and her 17-month-old daughter walked to the door. She found a stranger standing at her threshold instead.
Ayala asked to use the restroom, the victim said. When she refused, he barged into the home and attacked her. Ayala is also accused of kicking the child.
Ayala was arrested on Oct. 17 and is currently out of custody. A judge entered not guilty pleas on his behalf for five counts. Release conditions include a no-contact order with the victims. The victim also noted that she has lost income and faces eviction since the arrests began.
The victim broke down in tears while recounting the events to the judge. She maintained that her partner was not the mastermind behind the incident, despite the digital evidence presented by police.
