A Maryland community is grieving after William “Charlie” Hayes, 56, and his wife, Jeanna Hayes, 54, were fatally shot inside their Pasadena home on November 16, 2025. Their longtime business associate, 61-year-old Anthony Louis Reyes, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder following a money-related dispute that escalated into violence. A chilling emergency call captured the couple’s final moments, providing investigators with key details that led to Reyes’ swift arrest.
Story Highlights
- A couple was killed inside their Pasadena home on November 16, 2025
- Emergency call recorded Jeanna pleading for her life
- Suspect identified as business associate Anthony Louis Reyes
- Police used license plate readers to locate the suspect’s vehicle
- Reyes was arrested after a seven-minute chase along Interstate 97
- Community shaken by what police call a targeted attack
A Violent Incident Inside a Waterfront Home
The fatal shooting occurred in the Hayeses’ residence on Twickenham Road, a quiet waterfront neighborhood in Pasadena, Maryland. William “Charlie” Hayes and his wife, Jeanna, operated a home improvement and construction business from their home, making them well-known in the area.
Maryland grandparents allegedly shot dead by close business associate outraged over money dispute while on phone with 911 https://t.co/JNMGtra6AB pic.twitter.com/DAGGJnPDD4
— New York Post (@nypost) November 18, 2025
The Emergency Call That Captured the Final Moments
Shortly before 2 p.m., Jeanna Hayes called emergency services. During the call, an argument between her husband and a man she identified as “Tony” could be heard. The conversation focused on a dispute over money—moments later, Jeanna can be heard pleading with Tony not to shoot. Multiple gunshots followed, and then silence. Investigators said the recording provided crucial details that allowed them to quickly identify a suspect.
Identifying the Suspect
Police determined the shooter was Anthony Louis Reyes, a friend and business associate of the victims who lived in Nottingham. Information from the emergency call enabled detectives to confirm his identity swiftly.
License Plate Readers Lead Police to Reyes
Within hours of the shooting, police located Reyes’ vehicle using automated license plate readers. Officers initiated a traffic stop along Interstate 97, triggering a seven-minute pursuit. The chase ended near Quarterfield Road and I-97, where officers took Reyes into custody after a brief struggle. One officer sustained minor injuries during the arrest.
Reyes is charged with first- and second-degree murder along with several related offenses. He is being held without bond and has reportedly waived his right to a bail review while requesting a preliminary hearing.
Impact on the Community
Anne Arundel County police emphasized that the incident was targeted, not a random attack, easing some fear in the neighborhood but deepening concern over the circumstances that led to the violence.
Police Chief Amal Awad described the double homicide as “terribly horrific,” noting the emotional impact on the close-knit Pasadena community.
Friends and family mourned the loss, including Mason Burris, a close friend who considered Charlie a personal mentor. The couple’s adult granddaughter lived with them but was not home during the shooting.
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