Michaela Brashaye Rylaarsdam, a 31-year-old woman from San Bernardino County, faces a second-degree murder charge following the death of Michael Dale, 55, during a fetish encounter filmed for her OnlyFans page. According to Yahoo News, Dale initially contacted Rylaarsdam in March and April of 2023 through a website often used for escort services.
The encounter took place on April 17, 2023, at Dale’s residence in Escondido. Police documents reveal that Dale requested to be wrapped in Saran wrap and have women’s boots glued to his feet. Despite noticing Dale’s intoxicated state, Rylaarsdam proceeded with the session, which involved bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism (BDSM) activities.
At approximately 10 p.m., police received a 911 call, finding Rylaarsdam performing CPR on Dale. As reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, Dale was declared brain dead the following day, with suffocation cited as the cause of death.
Investigators found videos on Rylaarsdam’s phone showing Dale struggling to breathe with duct tape over his mouth, a plastic bag over his head, and his body bound. Rylaarsdam denies placing the bag over Dale’s head. KTLA reports that Deputy District Attorney David Jarman stated the evidence supports the murder charge, while Rylaarsdam’s attorney, David Cohen, argues there was no intent to kill.
Rylaarsdam, who has pleaded not guilty, remains in custody without bail. The case raises questions about consent and safety in BDSM activities, with experts emphasizing the importance of education and training in such practices.
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