Buckeye Victim Testifies Against Fiancé's $500,000 Bond

The financial stability of a working family in Buckeye took a hit after an October home invasion, and the costs of the legal aftermath are mounting. On Wednesday, the victim, who was attacked on Oct. 16, appeared in court to challenge the narrative that her fiancé, 23-year-old Zarian Dyer, orchestrated the assault.

Police allege that Dyer plotted the attack with 20-year-old Adrian Ayala using messages on Reddit. Court documents indicate that Dyer provided Ayala with specific instructions on arrival time, parking location, and entry method. A prosecutor further alleged that Dyer requested Ayala to use FaceTime during the attack, a claim the victim disputed in her testimony.

The timeline of the incident began on Oct. 16 when the victim heard her security sensor trigger at the front door. She and her 17-month-old daughter approached the entrance, expecting her partner to return from a grocery run. Instead, they found Ayala at the door. The victim stated that Ayala asked to use the restroom. When she refused, he entered the home and attacked her. Ayala is also accused of kicking the toddler.

Ayala was arrested the following day, on Oct. 17. He is currently out of custody after a judge accepted not guilty pleas on five counts. His release conditions include a no-contact order with the victims. The victim told the court that Ayala’s defense relied on messages sent by him to shift blame onto Dyer.

"My partner was forced to deal with false accusations fabricated by the defendant during his frantic attempt to make excuses," the victim told the judge. She described the physical and financial toll of the events, noting that she has lost income and is now facing eviction since the arrests.

Dyer remains in custody. His bond is set at $500,000. The victim argued that the digital evidence linking Dyer to the plot contradicts the story presented by Ayala's defense.

The next step in the case involves a review of the remaining evidence while Dyer remains in jail. Ayala must continue to adhere to his release conditions, including maintaining distance from the victim and her daughter.