Granddaughter set deadly house fire after fight: Police
Share and Follow

A woman from Virginia has been accused of setting a fire that led to the death of her grandmother and great-aunt. The incident occurred after she was reportedly told to vacate their residence.

Granddaughter arrested after house fire that killed her grandmother, great-aunt

Background: News footage of the house in Chesterfield, Va. that was allegedly set on fire intentionally (WTVR). Inset: Alicia Newman (Chesterfield County Police).

Alicia Newman, aged 25, faces arson charges related to a destructive blaze at her grandmother’s residence in Chesterfield. The fire claimed the lives of 75-year-old Evelyn Newman and her sister, 78-year-old Hazel Johnson, who had lived together in the house for over three decades.

Local news outlet CBS affiliate WTVR reported that Alicia Newman was apprehended following an investigation that suggested the blaze was deliberately ignited.

The Chesterfield Fire and Rescue team arrived at the scene at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, as reported by WTVR. Inside the burning home, they discovered Evelyn Newman and her sister Hazel Johnson, and both women were rushed to the hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries.

WTVR reported that Chesterfield Fire and Rescue responded to the home at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday. Inside the home, first responders found Evelyn Newman and Johnson and transported them to the hospital. Both sisters died from their injuries.

Willie Robertson was a cousin to both women. He told WTVR that Evelyn Newman had allowed her granddaughter and her children to live in the home until the grandmother and granddaughter had an argument. Alicia Newman, who reportedly does not have a permanent address, was asked to leave the home.

Robertson told WTVR that “Alicia’s the type of woman where something like this, she could easily do and not look back.” Alicia Newman has not been charged in connection with the deaths of her family members, but officials reportedly said that additional charges could be handed down as the investigation into the fire progresses.

Alicia Newman was booked into Chesterfield County Jail where she is being held without bond. Her arraignment was scheduled for Monday.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Controversy as Drunk Driver Who Killed Two Faces Potential Prison-Free Sentence

Inset: Joshua Frye (Audrain County Jail). Background: The stretch of road where…

Authorities Investigate Disturbing TikTok Video: Mother Allegedly Threatens Children’s Lives

Inset: Elena Lujan (Cole County Sheriff’s Office). Background: Elena Lujan’s apartment building…

Allison Mack Breaks Silence on NXIVM Cult: First Public Statement Since Prison Release

Allison Mack, the former star of Smallville, has spoken out for the…

Gorsuch and Thomas Criticize Colleagues Over Decision to Decline Pivotal Case

Left: Associate Justice Clarence Thomas sits during a group photo of the…

Day Care Disturbance: Worker Accused of Biting 3-Year-Old Sparks Outrage and Investigation

Inset: Elisha Daniel (Ellis County Sheriff’s Office). Background: Little Angels of Maypearl…

Oregon Man Arrested for Explosive Attack on Ex-Girlfriend After Discovering New Relationship

An Oregon resident has been charged with attempted murder following accusations that…

New Mexico Murder Suspect Claims Insect Voices Influenced His Actions

In a shocking case from New Mexico, a man accused of murdering…

Ocala Resident Indicted for Easter Sunday T.B. McPherson Shooting-Related Murder Charges

In a significant legal development, Kaniel Jeremy Paul Edwards, a 22-year-old resident…