Kentucky Couple Charged with Arson in House Fire

December 30, 2009

A central Kentucky couple have pleaded not guilty to charges that they damaged their rental home by intentionally setting it on fire.

The Lexington Herald-Leader reported that 31-year-old Debra Poole and 29-year-old Anthony Poole were each charged late Tuesday with second-degree arson, said Capt. James Hall of Winchester police. They pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Clark District Court.

Investigators initially believed the fire at the home started in an electrical outlet where the family’s Christmas tree was plugged in. The TV station reported that evidence found at the scene and statements from the parents were inconsistent.

The family received donations following the fire from members of Grace Baptist Church.

A preliminary hearing is set for today.

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  • January 3, 2010 at 12:41 pm
    jasmine says:
    i don't beleive they would set there house on fire for donations i pray that this couple get out for the kids sake because the goverment has been wrong plenty of times before
  • December 30, 2009 at 6:28 am
    idont belive they did it says:
    i just dont belive the couple did itbecacse they are very good people
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