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Arson Fire That Killed 9 Remains Unsolved
POSTED: 10:22 am EDT May 21,
2008
UPDATED: 12:33 pm EDT May 21,
2008
CLEVELAND -- Today marks the grim anniversary of one of the deadliest arsons ever in the Cleveland area.Eight children and an adult died three years ago in the May 21 fire. The crime remains unsolved.Investigators said someone poured gasoline throughout the house, killing eight children and a mother of four in the early-morning hours.Police said they're frustrated that not one person has not come forward to help them close the case for good.Although police have evidence, they said they do not have enough to make an arrest.Friends and family members will join together for a candlelight vigil on East 87th Street at 6 p.m.
Previous Stories:
- November 22, 2005: Survivor Of East 87th Street Blaze Breaks Silence
- November 16, 2005: Reward Increased To $25,000 In Deadliest House Fire
- August 10, 2005: Police: 3 Children Tried To Escape E. 87th Street Arson
- June 20, 2005: Reward In East 87th Arson Fire Boosted To $20,000
- June 14, 2005: Source: Investigators Look At Fire Survivor's Injuries
- June 3, 2005: Coroner Rules Fire Deaths Homicides
- June 2, 2005: Fatal Fire Victim's Car Impounded For Evidence
- June 2, 2005: Source: Arsonist That Set Fatal Fire Knew Family
- June 2, 2005: Investigation: At Least 2 Gallons Gasoline Used To Ignite Home
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