Ezekiel Ananias James is an alleged killer who is accused of killing Haiden Babiuch
According to police reports Ezekiel Ananias James was recently released from jail and was at his family home where his girlfriend Haiden Babiuch also lived
Haiden Babiuch would die from a fatal gunshot wound. Ezekiel Ananias James would tell police that she committed suicide and was released from custody
However a follow up investigation would point at murder after the coroner’s report deemed the death was not suicide
Ezekiel Ananias James would admit to bringing the gun into the home
Ezekiel Ananias James would be arrested and has been charged with murder
Ezekiel Ananias James News
An Oregon, Ohio man has been indicted for allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend. Police reports show he told everyone that the death was a suicide — and it all unfolded just days after the man was released from jail.
Ezekiel Ananias James, 20, of Oregon, is facing a series of charges in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Haiden Babiuch, also of Oregon. The two were in a romantic relationship.
James was indicted on Jan. 13 on charges of aggravated murder, two counts of murder and felonious assault.
Babiuch was shot and killed in a home on Crestway Drive in Oregon on Dec. 6, 2025. Police reports show the two lived at the home with James’ family.
The day of the shooting, James told his family and police officers that Babiuch shot herself, according to police reports.
When officers asked about what could have been troubling Babiuch, he told police everything was going alright in her life except for their relationship. He said Babiuch was worried about James leaving her, claiming she had cheated on James while he was in jail.
He also told investigators that he had brought the gun into the house, but he didn’t know how Babiuch would’ve known it was there, the police report said.
James was taken into the police station for questioning and was later released as the investigation continued.
In the days before the shooting, Babiuch planned to leave the home overnight but the couple had a conversation and she changed her mind, James’ family members told police.
Court records said James had been released from jail on Dec. 2, less than a week before the fatal shooting. He was previously convicted on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, tampering with evidence and unlawful possession of dangerous ordnance.
James is expected to face a Lucas County Common Pleas judge in the coming days.
13 Action News is in touch with the family of Babiuch. We expect to have more to share about her on Wednesday. Check back for updates.
