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4 Dead, Including Child, After Man Sets Ex's Building On Fire: Cops | PatchPM

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4 Dead After Man Lit Building On Fire Because Ex And Friend Were Dating: Reports

The man's ex-girlfriend and friend survived the blaze, but four others — including a child and a pregnant woman — did not, reports said.>>Read More.

Woman Who Killed Girlfriend, Staged Scene Learns Prison Sentence

Police said she shot her girlfriend, who was driving, during an argument, and tried to make it look like she'd taken her own life.>>Read More.

Family Accuses Lax Cops Of 'Negligence' In Crash That Injured Their Children

Parents say Bedford Park cops could have prevented the violent crash if they had detained a suspect who stole a squad car, lawsuit claims.>>Read More.


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