The Region - News from May 15, 1986
Two men found dead inside a Santa Ana shop demolished by a massive explosion and fire have been identified through dental charts as the store owner and an employee. Santa Ana Fire Department arson investigators said the pair spread gasoline-like liquid throughout Today’s Auto Parts & Stereo and that one of them set it on fire too soon, making it impossible for them to escape. Four stores in a shopping center were destroyed with damage estimated at $950,000. The 23-year-old owner, Liem Khac Dinh, insured the contents of the combination stereo and auto parts store for $175,000 more than a month ago. The other victim was That Thap Nguyen, 20.
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