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Man Arrested After Gruesome Videos of Partner's Abuse Found
17 Aug
Summary
- Man charged after partner found dead in motel with extensive bruises.
- Graphic videos on suspect's phone show assault and verbal abuse.
- Suspect allegedly stated he wouldn't go down for manslaughter.
A Missouri man is facing serious charges following the death of his partner, Destiny Dunn. Nicholas Ayres was arrested after police found graphic videos on his phone depicting him assaulting Dunn.
Dunn, 37, was discovered deceased with extensive bruises at a Columbia motel. Ayres, 35, initially called 911, claiming Dunn had fallen in the shower. Investigators found videos showing Ayres repeatedly assaulting Dunn and verbally abusing her, with timestamps indicating the abuse occurred on August 10th.
Further videos showed Dunn unresponsive in a bathtub, with Ayres pacing and stating he was calling 911 because he was 'not going down for manslaughter.' Ayres has been charged with second-degree felony murder and first-degree domestic assault.
