64-Year-Old Husband Taped Wife In Basement To Watch NFL Game Undisturbed
New Details Reveal 64-Year-Old Husband Taped Wife In Basement To Watch NFL Game Undisturbed 1
A routine afternoon NFL game took a dark turn when local authorities tied the game’s events to an ongoing investigation. Police arrested 64-year-old Terry Ward after his wife told officers he restrained her to a chair in their basement while he watched upstairs.
What happened inside that home is what shocked everyone. Ward faces felony abduction and misdemeanor assault on a family member, according to reports citing the complaint.
Police Investigate Alleged Restraint Inside Richmond Home
Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at Ward’s residence on October 11. His wife told police he used tape to secure her to a chair in the basement. That detail is central to the complaint.
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She said she remained restrained for 30 to 45 minutes. During that time, Ward stayed upstairs watching the game rather than releasing her.
According to the complaint, Ward acknowledged tying her up and leaving her downstairs. Police observed marks and tape residue on both of her arms after responding to the incident.
Her identity has not been disclosed in the reports reviewed. The available accounts do not name the teams involved or explain the confrontation before the restraint occurred.
NFL Fan Terry Ward Faces Felony Abduction Charge
The charges include felony abduction and misdemeanor assault on a family member. The allegations involve the restraint of Ward’s wife and marks that officers observed on her arms.
64-Year-Old Husband Taped Wife In Basement To Watch NFL Game Undisturbed
Darius McGrew appears handcuffed before in Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Chris Wagner during a sentencing hearing on Sept. 22, 2026.
Abduction carries felony weight under Virginia law. Assault against a family or household member can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor.
Ward has not been convicted. The allegations require assessment through the legal process. The reports do not establish a final court finding or provide a detailed response from Ward or his representative.
Ward is scheduled to appear in Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court on November 10. That hearing could clarify the case status and next steps.
Court Appearance Expected in November
The incident spread on social media, where the link between the alleged restraint and a football broadcast drew attention. The central issue remains that a woman was held against her will inside her own home.
64-Year-Old Husband Taped Wife In Basement To Watch NFL Game Undisturbed
Howard China Smith lll is handcuffed after being fingerprinted. Smith lll, 26, was found guilty by a jury in connection to the shooting death of 32-year-old Todd Reaves during an attempted robbery in January 2018.
The reported complaint provides the main account. Further investigation details and court proceedings may clarify the circumstances as the case moves forward. For now, the allegations stand, and the court will decide what comes next.
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