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News in English (USA) / 09.09.2025 / 21:00

Elderly Couple Found Dead After Suspected Arson in Queens

A tragic incident in Bellerose, Queens, has left an elderly couple, aged 77 and 78, dead following a house fire that police are investigating as a double homicide. Firefighters discovered the bodies inside their home, with reports indicating that one of the victims was found bound in chains in the basement. Authorities have launched a manhunt for a suspect allegedly responsible for the deadly arson, and a surveillance image of a person of interest has been released. The couple reportedly allowed the suspect into their home under the pretense of needing to charge a phone. As the investigation unfolds, police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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