Overview

• Michael Dale paid Michaela Rylaarsdam $11,000 for a BDSM session, during which he was wrapped in Saran Wrap and duct tape, with a plastic bag placed over his head, leading to his death by asphyxiation.
• Investigators found no evidence that Dale requested the fatal act, and videos on Rylaarsdam’s phone showed him struggling to breathe before she called 911.
• Rylaarsdam, an OnlyFans creator and mother of three, allegedly filmed content for her page while Dale was incapacitated with the plastic bag and other restraints.
• Her husband, Brandon Rylaarsdam, is alleged to have encouraged her to engage in fetish behavior for financial gain, including obtaining additional money from Dale.
• Rylaarsdam, who denies placing the bag over Dale’s head, remains in custody without bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 2025.