Guy charged in deadly Texas hearth

The suspect believed to have set a house on hearth in Texas, killing a girl, used to be arrested on Friday, the Galveston Police Division introduced.

In a press unlock, officers stated Courtney Allen Thompson, 20, of Galveston used to be arrested on Friday, March 8 in reference to the Feb. 29 space hearth that left one lady lifeless.

Investigators have labeled the hearth as arson and murder.

Again on Feb. 29, government reported that after the Galveston Fireplace Division replied to the hearth, they discovered 3 folks making an attempt to flee the burning construction and promptly were given them out safely. 

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Officers later discovered a fourth particular person, 55-year-old Renita Hawthorne subconscious inside of the house. 

Hawthorne used to be transported to the College of Texas Scientific Department at Galveston trauma middle the place she later succumbed to her accidents, officers stated.

“I simply want I may deliver her again,” stated Sharonda Hawthorne, Renita’s cousin informed Fox 26. “We’re simply in disbelief at this time.” 

Fox 26 reported that Renita Hawthorne used to be in her increased one-story house together with her daughters and boyfriend when the hearth broke out. 

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The suspect believed to have set a house on hearth in Galveston, killing a girl, used to be arrested on Friday. (Galveston police)

Thompson used to be booked into the Galveston County Prison for the offenses of capital homicide and 3 counts of irritated attack. Government stated further fees are pending.

The capital homicide fee comes with a bond set at $700,000, whilst every depend of irritated attack carries a bond of $1 million. 

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Detectives also are nonetheless pursuing further suspects.

The reason for the hearth continues to be unknown.