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Spectacular fire sinks boat in Lake Simcoe. Copyright © 2020 WABC-TV. Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Shirley alleged that Hults was who initially came up with the idea. His defense team admitted that the blaze had been intentionally set, but told jurors it was only intended to be a small fire and that murder was never his intention. [6] She claimed to have been horrified at the Longworths' deaths, as well as the massive destruction wrought by the explosion. [8], Prosecutors alleged that on the Friday before the explosion, Leonard and his brother Bob spoke with a neighbor who was a Citizens Energy employee, asking that person about the differences between natural gas and propane. No residents of the home were injured during the incident, however four firefighters were taken to Jamaica Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. [6] Investigators said personal insurance on the home had recently been increased to $300,000. [24], On March 28, 2015, Mark Leonard was charged with conspiring to murder the key witness against him, Mark Duckworth. York Regional Police told Global News emergency crews were called to Glen Meadow Lane, near Bayview and 19th avenues, at 4:45 a.m. [22], On January 16, 2015, Shirley agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors. [14] In April 2015, a fifth man, Glenn Hults, was charged with conspiracy to commit arson. A road closure will remain in effect for most of the day as the investigation continues. TORONTO -- Three homes have sustained damage after a fire broke out on a residential street in Richmond Hill, Ont. Prosecutors then proposed an unusual strategy involving one trial, but three separate juries, one for each defendant. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto [30] He died on January 30, 2018 at an Indianapolis hospital, aged 48, of natural causes. [5], Monserrate "Moncy" Shirley, a nurse, owned the home at the center of the explosion. Another woman reported that she had loaned him about $5,000 for a construction job, which he had yet to pay back. The Office of the Fire Marshal has been called in to aid the investigation and determine the cause of the fire. About 100 firefighters and 15 engines were at the scene battling the blaze in Richmond on Tuesday evening. [16] On March 13, Leonard allegedly placed a call to a man who he believed to be a hit man. FDNY crews responded to the home on 123rd Street and 95th Avenue in Richmond Hill just after 10:30 a.m. More than 100 firefighters were on the scene. News Oct 13, 2020. A fire blazed through a townhouse complex in Richmond Hill early Saturday morning, severely damaging three of six units, firefighters say. We’re pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! A blaze in South Richmond Hill sent four firefighters to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Friday morning. Shirley, her boyfriend Mark Leonard, and three others were convicted and sentenced to prison on various charges, including felony murder for Leonard. ... for the City of Richmond announced his run for the House … Firefighters attempt to battle flames at a home near the explosion in Richmond Hill on the night of Nov. 10, 2012. Firefighters had the flames under control about an hour later, according to the authorities. [23] The plea deal involved Shirley pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit arson in exchange for testifying against the other suspects. [34][35], Monserrate Shirley pled guilty to conspiracy to commit arson. The Richmond Hill explosion took place on November 10, 2012, in the Richmond Hill subdivision in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.The home of Monserrate Shirley was the center of the explosion that resulted in the deaths of next-door neighbors John "Dion" Longworth and his wife Jennifer (née Buxton), the injuries of seven others, and $4 million in property damage. ), 8 Screen-Free and Educational Toys for Kids. She and her boyfriend, Mark Leonard, who also lived at the residence, told authorities they had left Friday night for a weekend at Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. [16][17] The alleged motive for the arson was to collect insurance money to ease financial strain. Her earliest possible release date is December 19, 2037—when she will be 72 years old. [21] Mark Leonard was granted a change of venue and was tried in South Bend. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star Four at 4: What's trending on YorkRegion.com today. Central York firefighters knock down Oct. 12 Aurora house fire. A large fire has ripped through a spa and hotel in south-west London. The inmate and Leonard drew up a contract agreeing that Leonard would pay the inmate $15,000 when he was released, the affidavit said. Roads will be closed southbound on Bayview Avenue from 19th Avenue to Glen Meadow Lane. Kayla Goodfield Psychologist Dr. Stephanie Callaway diagnosed her with dependent personality disorder, but stated under cross-examination that, while the diagnosis explains Shirley's actions, it does not absolve her of responsibility. [14] Shirley admitted raising the limit on her insurance coverage at Mark Leonard's urging, and only went along with the plot out of love for him. 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Read Richmond Local News, and news for Henrico County, and surrounding area news from Richmond Times-Dispatch. Emergency crews were called to … Emergency crews responded to a call for a fire at around 4:45 a.m. Saturday morning on Glen Meadow Lane, near Bayview and 19th avenues. RICHMOND HILL, Queens (WABC) -- A third person has died after a woman and child were killed in a fire in Queens Sunday morning. [10] Included on the probable cause affidavit were complaints from several women claiming that Leonard scammed them out of thousands of dollars. Aerial footage of the scene from the CTV News Toronto chopper showed black smoke billowing from the houses, as well as dozens of firefighters spraying water onto the structures. The family that operated the 214-year-old Richmond Hill Inn, which was ravaged by fire on Monday night, has said that rebuilding the historic Montego Bay landmark is out of the question. “You could feel the hair on your legs just tingling from the heat itself. 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