Jahmed Haynes, an eight-time Seattle felon, is suspected of carjacking and killing an 80-year-old woman, Ruth Dalton, in broad daylight. The incident took place near Downtown Seattle, at an intersection in the Madison Valley neighborhood when Haynes got into Dalton’s car and tried to push her out of the driver’s door. During the struggle, Dalton was dragged out of the car, and Haynes ran her over before fleeing the scene in her car. Witnesses tried to perform CPR on Dalton, but she ultimately succumbed to her injuries. After the carjacking, Haynes allegedly fatally stabbed Dalton’s dog at a nearby park. Haynes was arrested and is facing charges of Homicide and Animal Cruelty.
Dalton was a beloved member of her community, known for her kindness and love for dogs. Her friends and family remembered her as a warm and caring person who always put others before herself. Dalton’s granddaughter described her as feisty and courageous, saying that it was typical of her to prioritize the safety of the dogs she was walking. The community was shocked and saddened by her tragic death, with many expressing their condolences and sharing memories of her. Dalton’s death has left a void in the neighborhood, as she was a beloved figure that will be dearly missed.
In addition to carjacking Dalton and killing her, Haynes is also suspected of fatally stabbing her dog at a nearby park. Police received reports of a man harming a dog at Brighton Playfield, where they found Dalton’s dog stabbed to death. The dog’s collar indicated it belonged to Dalton, confirming the connection between the two incidents. Haynes was arrested near his residence in Capitol Hill after being tracked down by the police. Evidence linking him to both crime scenes was found, including a fingerprint on Dalton’s phone. A SWAT team apprehended Haynes, who was found in possession of a bloody knife and the keys to the stolen vehicle.
Haynes has a long history of criminal offenses, including convictions for vehicular homicide, hit and run, robbery, and drug-related charges. He has a documented history of mental health concerns, which may have contributed to his violent behavior. Following his most recent arrest in 2005, Haynes was linked to the carjacking and murder of Ruth Dalton. Police are preparing to charge him with Murder in the 1st Degree under the felony murder rule and Animal Cruelty in the 1st Degree. Haynes has been booked into the King County Correctional Facility, where he will await further legal proceedings regarding his involvement in the crimes.
The brutal nature of the crimes committed by Haynes has shocked the Seattle community and raised concerns about public safety. The vicious attack on an elderly woman and her dog, as well as the subsequent fatal stabbing of the dog, has prompted calls for justice and accountability. The tragic loss of Ruth Dalton has left her loved ones grieving and demanding answers about the senseless violence that took her life. The swift arrest of Haynes and the recovery of evidence linking him to the crimes provide some measure of closure to those affected by the heinous acts. As the legal process unfolds, the community hopes for a fair and just resolution that honors the memory of Ruth Dalton and her beloved dog.
