Daniel Brinich
Daniel Noah Brinich 1981-2003, a former second generation member of The Family, was killed on January 18, 2003 when car being driven by another former second generation Family member, Michael Lourenco, went out of control after skidding on ice and struck a tree.
Brinich was a resident of Laurelhome, a private room and board residence operated by Geraldo Lourenco (aka Barnabus or Barney) in Laurel, Maryland. Geraldo Lourenco a first generation former member of The Family is the father of the driver, and the founder of the NewDayNews.com website for former members. Michael Lourenco was driving Brinich home from a night club when the accident occured.
Michael Lourenco was found guilty of driving while intoxicated, and served jail time as a result.
Brinich came to live at Laurelhome when he left The Family, but his parents remained members. His parents, and several siblings attended the memorial service.