Dyer held in Buckeye home invasion case as partner testifies
A judge in Maricopa County heard testimony Wednesday from the victim of an October assault, who denied her fiancé orchestrated the break-in.
By Jonathan Reed ·
Zarian Dyer, 23, remains in custody with a $500,000 bond set after a hearing in Buckeye on Wednesday. His partner, the victim of the Oct. 16 home invasion, took the stand to refute claims that Dyer coordinated the attack with Adrian Ayala, 20.
Prosecutors allege the pair planned the intrusion over Reddit. Court documents state Dyer instructed Ayala on when to arrive, where to park, and how to enter the house. The prosecutor further alleged Dyer wanted Ayala to FaceTime him during the assault. Police maintain the victim did not consent to the entry.
The woman testified that she believed the intruder was her partner returning from an errand. "My security sensor alerted me that my front door was opening," she told the court. "Assuming it was my partner returning from bringing in groceries, my daughter and I walked to the door to assist him. Instead, I found a stranger at my door."
She recounted that Ayala asked to use the restroom. After she refused, he entered the home and attacked her. Ayala is also accused of kicking her 17-month-old daughter. The woman stated she has lost income and faces eviction following the arrests.
Ayala was arrested on Oct. 17 and is currently out of custody. A judge entered not guilty pleas on his behalf for five counts and maintained release conditions, including no contact with the victims. Dyer, who is still detained, faces the charge of plotting the crime online.
The victim described the proceedings as a defense against false accusations. "My partner was forced to deal with false accusations fabricated by the defendant during his frantic attempt to make excuses," she said. The hearing concluded with the judge keeping Dyer in custody pending trial.
