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Man indicted on murder charges for 2006 arson fire

The man accused of setting a Crown Heights fire that killed four people has been indicted on murder charges. Samuel Martinez, 38, was arraigned this morning. He's accused of intentionally setting a fire

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Jun 19, 2012, 11:57 AM

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