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Post by engine922 on Sept 29, 2008 14:58:52 GMT -5
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Post by engine922 on Sept 30, 2008 21:34:53 GMT -5
UPDATE
Fatal fire now a homicide investigation
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) -- Four people who were found dead inside a burning home are victims of a homicide, according to police.
The fire took place Monday morning in Ottawa County's Wright Township. After the flames were extinguished, the bodies of Charmaine Zimmer, 53, her two sons - Jeremy, 20 and Tyler, 17 - and Jeremy's girlfriend -- 18-year-old Katherine Brown -- were found.
Investigators said Monday afternoon that the fire appears to be accidental.
On Tuesday, autopsies revealed the victims died as a result of homicide.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department Detective Unit, the state Fire Marshal's Office and State Police are investigating.
Anyone with information should call --
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department tip line -- 1-888-731-1001 ext. 4687
Police -- (616) 738-4687
Eastern Ottawa County Silent Observer -- 1-800-825-0221
The Arson tip line -- 1-800-442-7766 (1-800-44-ARSON
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