Man Held in Fire That Killed Woman, 2 Kids
From Times Wire Reports
A man has been charged with murder for allegedly starting a deadly fire in an attempt to seek revenge on his ex-girlfriend.
Curtis Jones, 23, was ordered held without bail after Wednesday’s blaze in Jersey City killed Jobina Walker, 26, and her two children, 4-year-old Monique and 2-year-old Ramal.
A prosecutor said that Jones had a falling out with an ex-girlfriend who lived in the apartment building, and that the victims were unintended casualties.
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