Lapeer County mobile home fire that killed 4 believed to be murder-suicide; arson investigation ongoing
DRYDEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Investigators believe a mobile home fire that killed four people in Lapeer County a month ago was intentional.
The Dryden fire is being investigated as a murder, suicide, and arson, police said.
Neighbors said they heard an explosion before the home went up in flames March 21.
The fire killed Zola Rogers, 87; Candice Turton, 39; Kylie Young, 15, and Nathan Young, 17. Turton was Rogers' granddaughter and the teens were Rogers' great-grandchildren.
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According to police, it appears Turton was the suspect. She is believed to be the only suspect, and there is no threat to the public.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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