Fiancé of Arizona home invasion victim posts $500,000 bond

A Buckeye woman faces a $500,000 bond requirement for her fiancé as she battles allegations that he orchestrated her home invasion last month. Zarian Dyer, 23, remains in custody while his accuser, Adrian Ayala, 20, is out of custody on not guilty pleas for five counts.

Police say the two men planned the Oct. 16 break-in over Reddit. Court records indicate Dyer provided Ayala with specific instructions on parking and entry. A prosecutor added that Dyer wanted a FaceTime connection during the assault. The woman told the court that Ayala claimed Dyer sent him these messages to create an excuse.

The victim described the moment the attack began to the judge. Her security system signaled that the front door was opening. She and her 17-month-old daughter went to the door expecting Dyer with groceries. They found a stranger instead. Ayala asked to use the restroom. After she refused, he entered and attacked her. She also said he kicked her daughter.

The woman argued that Dyer was forced to defend himself against false accusations. She stated that the defendant fabricated claims during a frantic attempt to explain his actions. She noted that the pair has lost income and faces eviction since the arrests began.

Ayala was arrested on Oct. 17. A judge accepted his not guilty pleas and kept his release conditions in place. These rules include a no-contact order with the victims. Dyer is scheduled to appear in court again to address the bond and plea details.

The hearing took place on Wednesday. The victim broke down in tears while recounting the events. She maintained that she did not consent to the intrusion. The court will continue to review the digital evidence and witness statements in the coming weeks.