Paul Stephen Bernius IV

Death by Force

Paul Stephen Bernius IV, a 46-year-old man, was killed in his Broken Arrow, Oklahoma home on Sunday, September 19, 2021. The incident was the culmination of an escalating conflict with his tenant. In the weeks leading up to his death, Bernius had sought legal protection against 21-year-old Cody William O'Bryan, who was renting a room in his house. Bernius had filed for a protective order, stating he felt threatened by O'Bryan, who had refused to vacate the property after being given notice. This ...Read More

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