Jeff Gaylord: The True Crime Story and Key Facts
Jeff Gaylord: American wrestler (1958–2023). The documented story, timeline and key facts of the case.
Jeff Gaylord was an American professional wrestler who competed in North American regional and independent promotions including Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation, World Class Championship Wrestling and the United States Wrestling Association during the late 1980s and 1990s, most notably as a frequent tag team partner of Jeff Jarrett. During the late 1990s, he was a member of "Psycho" Sid Vicious' The Psychos and, as Akeem Hassain, the USWA-faction of the Nation of Domination.
Why the case is remembered
The Jeff Gaylord story remains one of the most discussed entries in true-crime history, covered in documentaries, podcasts and books. The summary above follows the publicly documented record.
Text adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Facts reflect the documented public record.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jeff Gaylord?
Jeff Gaylord was an American professional wrestler who competed in North American regional and independent promotions including Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation, World Class Championship Wrestling and the United States Wrestling Association during the late 1980s and 199.
Why is the Jeff Gaylord case famous?
It is one of the most documented bank robber cases, widely covered by true-crime media.
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