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Michael Ray Bynum, 53, was arrested and accused of killing roommate Timothy Ruthenberg, 59.

The incident occurred at The Ville, a temporary housing facility in Salt Lake City.

Ruthenberg's death was ruled a homicide; an autopsy revealed blunt force trauma injuries.

SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake man has been arrested and accused of killing his roommate at an apartment complex that helps people experiencing homelessness.

Michael Ray Bynum, 53, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Monday for investigation of murder.

Police were called to investigate a suspicious death at The Ville, 1990 W. North Temple, about 11:20 p.m. Sunday after a staff member reported "someone in the room is blue," according to a police booking affidavit. "The Ville is a temporary housing (faci

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