Michael Eugene Becraft
Husband Michael Eugene Becraft [14892]
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Born: 21 Feb 1983 - Monterey, California Christened: Died: 11 Jan 2021 Buried: Find A Grave ID: 226567356
Father: Michael E Becraft Sr. [5686] Mother: Michelle Diane Williams [14891]
Marriage:Events
• He died on 11 Jan 2021. Police Investigate Death Of Inmate At Fairfax County Jail
A Maryland man died Monday morning while in the custody of sheriff's deputies at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Posted Wed, Jan 13, 2021 at 12:06 pm ET
A Maryland man died Monday morning while in the custody of sheriff's deputies at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA \emdash Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau of the Fairfax County Police Department are investigating the in-custody death of 37-year-old inmate Michael Becraft, Maryland, according to a police release.
Around 4:54 a.m. on Monday, Becraft was found unresponsive in his cell in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC). He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, but he was pronounced dead. After conducting an autopsy on Tuesday, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined there were no signs of foul play, although results remain pending.
Becraft has been held by the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office in the ADC since Dec. 9. He was being held without bond and was facing multiple charges, including strangulation resulting in wounding/bodily injury, simple assault against a family member, and abduction by force, according to a Sheriff's Office release.
FCPD detectives are working with the sheriff's deputies to investigate the circumstances surrounding Becraft's death.• His obituary was published. Michael E. Becraft, Jr.
Jan 26, 2021
Michael Eugene Becraft, Jr. was born on February 21, 1983 in Monterey, California to parents Michael E. Becraft, Sr. and Michelle Williams-Daczkowski. He attended and graduated from Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Virginia.
From a very young age, Michael was full of personality and a true treasure to his family and friends. Much of his youth was spent traveling around the world with his family and he considered himself blessed to have had so many wonderful experiences overseas. He was an army veteran, a gifted artist, attending The Art Institute, and highly successful in the business of home remodeling and design. He would go on to define his biggest and most valuable accomplishment, however, as the birth of his beloved son, Riley. Throughout his life, Michael never met a stranger and his generosity and contagious smile are remembered by all who love him.
Michael is survived by his son, Riley Michael Becraft. He is also survived by his parents, Michael E. Becraft, Sr. and Michelle Williams-Daczkowski as well as his grandparents, Anthony and Barbara Williams and Gordon Becraft, Sr. He is also survived by sisters Julie Shehan, her husband Adam and their children and Alicia Gardner, her husband Stephen and their children. He is also survived by a whole host of step siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins and dear friends.
.• His obituary was published in the Echovita.com. Michael E. Becraft Jr. Obituary
Here is Michael E. Becraft Jr.'s obituary. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael E. Becraft Jr. (Leesburg, Virginia), born in Monterey, California, who passed away on January 11, 2021, at the age of 37, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Michael E. Becraft Jr..
He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Michael E. Becraft, Sr. and Michelle Williams-Daczkowski; his son Riley Michael Becraft; his grandparents, Anthony, Barbara Williams and Gordon Becraft, Sr.; and his sister Julie Shehan (Adam). He was also cherished by step siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins and dear friends.
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1 M Riley Michael Becraft [14897] (details suppressed for this person)
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