Woman Convicted of Setting Monroe Home on Fire for Insurance Money

A Florida woman was convicted of torching her Monroe home for insurance money, the Connecticut Post reports.

Amanda Azevedo, 39, was found guilty of first-degree arson, conspiracy to commit first-degree arson, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, attempted first-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny.

Evidence presented at the trial showed that Azevedo along with the help of Diniz Depena set fire to her $1.4 million home on Hunter Ridge Road in January 2008 that destroyed the home, the Post reports. She filed a claim with her insurance company and a investigation by private fire investigators revealed that the fire was likely set.

She will be sentenced April 24. 

Read more at the Connecticut Post.

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