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Michael Neil Brachais

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a summer afternoon in Hazel Dell, Washington, a dispute between roommates escalated into a tragedy that claimed the life of 45-year-old Michael Neil Brachais, a Caucasian male. The events of July 6, 2021, unfolded at a house on Northwest 82nd Street, where Brachais resided with his roommate, Justin Nicholas Romero, who was 31 at the time. An ongoing conflict over Romero's desire for Brachais to move out of the residence served as the backdrop for the fatal confrontation.

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  • The Reflector: Man charged with second-degree murder of roommate in Hazel Dell
  • KOIN.com: Document: Hazel Dell roommates argument ends in death
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    Victim Details

    Michael Neil Brachais

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Hazel Dell

    WA

    2021-07-06

    45

    Michael

    Neil Brachais

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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    04/23/2024
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    12/11/2023
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    01/09/2023
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