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Michael Ray Bynum, 53, is charged with killing his roommate Timothy Ruthenberg, 59.

The death occurred Oct. 5 at the Ville, a Salt Lake housing facility.

Bynum claimed self-defense; an autopsy showed injuries from blunt force, steel-toed boots, police say.

SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake man who prosecutors say was paired up with man he didn't get along with at an apartment complex that helps people experiencing homelessness was charged Thursday with killing his roommate.

Michael Ray Bynum, 53, is charged in 3rd District Court with murder, a first-degree felony.

On Oct. 5, Salt Lake police were called to investigate a suspicious death at the Ville, 1990 W. North Temple, about 11:20 p.m. "The Ville is a temporary housing (facility) where people can apply for a room and be

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