Former Tenant Accused Of Setting Deadly Fire Due In Court On Murder, Arson Charges
Persaud Rampersuad, 49, was charged with murder and arson and is expected to face a judge today.
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Persaud Rampersuad, 49, was charged with murder and arson and is expected to face a judge today.
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Sources tell CBS2 former tenant Persaud Rampersaud - who was recently evicted – is accused of setting the fire with an ignitable liquid while Bibi Jasmin slept.
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