Bryon Howard

Murdered
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Bryon Howard, a 36-year-old resident of Des Moines, Iowa, was tragically taken from his life on Monday, November 30, 2015. He was found dead in a home in Des Moines, along with his fiancée, Heather Belieu, 31. The incident was investigated as a homicide.

The deaths of Bryon Howard and Heather Belieu were the result of a violent act committed by Michael Wanchanic, who lived in the same home but was not related to the victims. Wanchanic allegedly shot the couple multiple times while they ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Bryon Howard

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Des-moines

    IA

    2015-11-30

    36

    Bryon

    Howard

    12/04/2024

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    Can anyone provide some information on who Bryon Howard was and his significance within their respec... ...Read More
    10/30/2024
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    12/16/2023
    Has anyone heard if there will be a candlelight vigil for Bryon? I think it would be a beautiful way... ...Read More
    04/05/2023
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