Khalid Al-Hassan, 38, of Hazel Dell, Washington, was killed in July 2023. Human remains were found inside a burned vehicle in a Hazel Dell driveway in August 2023; dental records later confirmed the remains were Al-Hassan’s and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office determined his cause of death was homicide by another person or persons.

Investigators say Al-Hassan had not been in contact with family and friends before the discovery, which likely delayed reporting. His roommate, 35-year-old Vancouver man Logan Melchert, was arrested and initially charged with second-degree arson and unlawful disposal of human remains. As the investigation progressed, a murder charge of second-degree murder was added; detectives say an inmate overheard Melchert discussing the incident and reported it on September 28, 2023. Prosecutors have suggested a possible motive involving preventing an inheritance that was intended for Melchert’s sister.

If anyone knew Khalid’s movements in July 2023 or has information about his last contacts, please share what you know.