Arizona Man Accused of Arranging Assault of Fiancée

Arizona Man Accused of Arranging Assault of Fiancée

Police say an Arizona man went on Reddit and allegedly arranged for a stranger to attack his fiancée in their home while she was caring for their two babies.

Zarian Dyer, 23, of Buckeye, was arrested Oct. 29 and charged with aggravated assault, sexual abuse, attempted sexual assault, kidnapping and conspiracy. His bond is set at $500,000, cash only. The alleged attacker, Adrian Ayala, 20, of Goodyear, faces charges including kidnapping, sexual abuse, burglary and aggravated assault.

On Oct. 16, Ayala allegedly entered the home and asked to use the bathroom, according to court records. When the woman tried to close the door, he allegedly kicked it open and grabbed her by the neck. She fought him off and forced him out to the driveway as home security cameras rolled. Ayala fled and was arrested the next day.

Ayala first claimed a YouTuber paid him to reenact an attack. He later told a judge Dyer had contacted him about a “role-play” and that he believed the woman was consenting. Detectives say messages on both men’s phones show the two planning the attack, according to TrueCrimeNews. In one exchange, someone asked whether the woman was in on it. The reply was “Nope.”

Prosecutors allege Dyer told Ayala the woman would be “alone and unsuspecting” and instructed him to FaceTime during the assault. Dyer told investigators he found the messages “disgusting” and has denied orchestrating the attack. The woman has said she does not believe Dyer was involved.

Ayala was reportedly released on a $25,000 bond. Dyer’s next court date hasn’t been reported, and both men are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.