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Brandon Michael

Case from Myrtle Creek, OR dated May 31, 2017

Victim Details

Brandon Michael

Male

Myrtle Creek

OR

2017-05-31

26

Brandon

Michael

06/26/2026

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On May 31, 2017, the life of 26-year-old Brandon Michael, a male who had recently moved to Douglas County from the La Pine area, was tragically cut short. Near Lawson Bar, an area east of Riddle, Michael was shot multiple times with a small-caliber handgun, leading to his death. An autopsy later confirmed that he died from a gunshot wound.

The events surrounding Michael's death also involved his girlfriend, Kayla Viol, and their 10-month-old baby. After Michael was killed, Troy Russell Ph ...
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  • KOIN.com: Ex-prisoner files $2.6M lawsuit against Douglas County after ‘traumatic’ surgery on genitals
  • nrtoday.com: Phelps sentenced for 2017 Lawson Bar incident, prior crimes
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