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News in English (USA) / 11.12.2025 / 20:00

New Jersey Man Charged with Murder and Arson After Fatal House Fire

A man from Fanwood, New Jersey, who was initially hailed as a hero for allegedly trying to save his elderly neighbor from a devastating house fire, is now facing charges of murder and arson. The authorities have revealed that the 70-year-old man intentionally set the fire that resulted in the tragic death of the 82-year-old woman. This shocking turn of events has captured the attention of the community, as the man, previously praised for his supposed rescue efforts, now stands accused of the very crime he claimed to have tried to prevent.
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