Houston, Mo. – A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing Billy J. Hayes, Jr. of Texas County in June of 2021. According to court documents, the trial against Adam T. Reams will be held on December 12, 2022. The pre-trial date is scheduled for November 22, 2022.
Adam Reams, 38 of Waterloo, Ill. is charged with Felony Murder, 1st Degree, Felony Armed Criminal Action, and Felony Abandonment of a Corpse.
According to the Houston Police department, authorities were dispatched to a reported stabbing at around 1 p.m. on June 2, 2021. Responding officers located Hayes inside the residence. Officers report Hayes had multiple apparent stab wounds.
The Texas County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol is assisted in the investigation.
