Victor Terrell murdered Stephanie Haynes – Police in Chicago, Illinois, said it was Victor Terrell, 35, who murdered pregnant woman Stephanie Haynes, 34, and set fire to her home more than two years ago.
“I’m in shock,” the victim’s sister, Lesley Haynes, told WLS at the time of the killing. “I can’t believe it that someone would do something like that to her because she wouldn’t hurt a fly.”
Victor Terrell murdered Stephanie Haynes and set fire to her home, police said. (Mugshot: Chicago Police Department; screenshot: WLS)Victor Terrell murdered Stephanie Haynes: Police
Police said that Terrell was arrested Friday in the 8000 block of S. Houston Avenue.
“He was identified as the offender who, on November 9, 2020, participated in the arson and death of a 34-year-old female in the 5000 block of W. Gladys Ave (15th District),” officers wrote. “The offender was placed into custody and charged accordingly.”
Terrell faces a count each of murder in the first degree, aggravated arson knowing a person is present, and concealing the death of another. Cops did not immediately suggest a motive as to why he killed Stephanie Haynes. Neither did they detail the link between the two.
Offender Charged with November 2020 Murder of 34-Year-Old Female @ChicagoCAPS15 @Area4Detectives #ChicagoPolice pic.twitter.com/b0O9r6yjvj
— Tom Ahern (@TomAhernCPD) May 21, 2023
Officers at the time said they believed the victim died before the blaze.
