What happened to Paxton Wallace?

Paxton Wallace, a 31-year-old woman from Phoenix, was killed by her boyfriend Jeffrey Rael in a brutal assault involving a chainsaw.

Why did Jeffrey Rael kill Paxton Wallace?

Rael claimed that Wallace was possessed by a demon and he was defending himself during the nearly 2-hour attack.

Does Jeffrey Rael have a criminal history?

Yes, Rael has a history of violence, including a previous conviction for aggravated assault in 2012 and multiple infractions for assault and drug possession during his incarceration.

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Boyfriend Kills Girlfriend in Demonic Possession Frenzy

15 Nov

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Summary

Boyfriend claims girlfriend was possessed by a demon
Assault lasted 1.5-2 hours, involved a chainsaw
Boyfriend had history of violence, drug use, and prison time

Boyfriend Kills Girlfriend in Demonic Possession Frenzy

On November 7th, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Phoenix, Arizona. Jeffrey Rael, a 47-year-old man, has been arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of his girlfriend of 8 years, Paxton Wallace, 31.

According to court documents, Rael told police that Wallace died after a nearly two-hour drug-induced assault, during which he used a chainsaw against her, claiming she was in "demon mode." Rael said he was trying to fend off a demonic possession.

Police responded to a domestic violence call around 3:40 a.m. on November 7th, with the caller, later identified as Rael, admitting to killing his girlfriend because she was possessed. Officers found Wallace unresponsive in the living room, her face unrecognizable due to the severe trauma. A bloodied chainsaw was discovered on the kitchen counter.