According to court documents, Adam Reams, 38 of Waterloo, Ill. has been arrested and charged with Felony Murder, 1st Degree, Felony Armed Criminal Action, and Felony Abandonment of a Corpse. Reams is being held in the Texas County Jail without Bond.
Reams charges are connected to the stabbing death of 30-year-old Billy J. Hayes Jr.
According to the Houston police department, authorities were dispatched to a reported stabbing at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Responding officers located the man dead inside the residence. Officers report Hayes had multiple apparent stab wounds.
The Texas County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol is assisting in the investigation.
Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding the death of Billy Hayes to call the Houston Police Department at (417)-967-5999.
