Cops Find Dismembered Roommate During Welfare Check

Описание: A true crime story from Washington – what began as a routine welfare check in Federal Way quickly turned into a homicide investigation when officers discovered 41-year-old Richard Lavietes had been killed inside his own home.

On May 2, 2022, police responded after Richard’s family reported they couldn’t reach him. His roommate, Nicholas Van Cleave, insisted everything was fine. But as officers attempted to check the house, Nicholas began restricting access to certain rooms – blocking stairways, changing his story, and growing increasingly agitated.

Bodycam footage captures the tense moments as family members step inside and realize something is terribly wrong. What started as a simple welfare check rapidly escalates into a full murder investigation involving weapons, blood evidence, and a search warrant that reveals the truth about what happened to Richard.

The case centers on a roommate dispute that spiraled into violence. Investigators later determined Richard had been shot multiple times before his body was concealed inside the home.

But the legal outcome shocked many. Nearly three years later, a judge ruled Nicholas Van Cleave incompetent to stand trial. The murder charges were dismissed, and he was placed under long-term civil commitment instead of prison.

🔍 Inside This Episode:
— The 911 welfare check that launched the investigation
— Police bodycam footage from inside the home
— Nicholas Van Cleave’s shifting statements
— The search warrant and crime scene discovery
— The interrogation and autopsy findings
— Why the murder charges were ultimately dismissed

If you’re drawn to true crime documentaries, welfare check cases, and complex criminal justice outcomes, this story reveals how a routine police response became one of Washington’s most unsettling roommate homicide investigations.

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