They were grandparents, small-business owners, and longtime community members—people who spent their days running a home-based construction company and caring for the family they adored. But on Sunday afternoon, their quiet Twickenham Road home became the site of a devastating double homicide that has shaken Anne Arundel County to its core. Police identified the victims as **William Hayes, 56, and Jenna Hayes, 54**, both found shot to death inside their residence shortly before 2 p.m.
According to investigators, this was no random act of violence. The suspect, **61-year-old Anthony Luis Reyes**, was someone the Hayes family knew professionally and personally through their home-improvement work. Detectives believe Reyes entered the home and, for reasons still under investigation, shot both William and Jenna in a matter of moments.
The scene officers encountered when they arrived made it immediately clear that the couple could not be saved.An hours-long manhunt followed. Police distributed Reyes’ information to surrounding agencies and patrolled key locations until, around 6:30 p.m., officers spotted his vehicle on Bluestone Street in Hanover.
When they attempted to stop him, Reyes refused, sparking a chase that headed onto Interstate 97. The pursuit ended only when officers managed to disable his vehicle, leading to a physical confrontation as they attempted to take him into custody. One officer sustained injuries during the struggle but is expected to recover.
Reyes was ultimately arrested and now faces charges connected to the murders of William and Jenna Hayes. As investigators continue examining motive, the Hayes family—children, grandchildren, and extended relatives—are left reeling from a loss that feels both senseless and deeply personal. The community has responded with shock, grief, and support, remembering the couple as hardworking, loving, and integral to the lives of those around them.
