Man Accused in Fatal Fire Could Face Death
A 29-year-old man charged with setting a fire at a Granada Hills townhome that killed his 4-year-old son and injured his ex-girlfriend could face the death penalty, a judge ruled Thursday.
Duane West is accused of pouring nail polish remover over Nicole Taylor’s head, then setting her hair on fire July 9.
Taylor testified at a preliminary hearing Thursday that West also poured the flammable liquid on his son, Marquise Diantae McDonald, who died as a result of his burns.
West, being held without bail, will be arraigned Oct. 25.
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