Crime & Safety
Livonia Woman Intentionally Set House Fire That Killed 1, Hurt 2: Cops
Police said the woman intentionally started the fire because she was upset over a breakup with her boyfriend.
DETROIT — A Livonia woman could face up to life in prison after intentionally setting a house on fire that left one woman dead and injured two other people, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Detroit and the Hamtramck fire officials responded to a house fire on the 6000 block of Seminole Street in Detroit at 11:15 p.m. on Monday, according to prosecutors.
After fire officials put out the blaze, they found 53-year-old Tina Dorrough dead and a 57-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, who were seriously injured in the fire, according to prosecutors.
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Prosecutors did not identify the two victims who were seriously injured, or provide an update on their status.
Cinamon Charmaine Rigmaiden, 31, was charged with one count of felony murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder, three counts of first-degree arson and one count of third-degree arson.
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Her next court date was scheduled for Friday afternoon when prosecutors were expected to release more details.
Prosecutors said Rigmaiden intentionally poured an accelerant on the front porch of the home and started the fire. Prosecutors said she was upset over a breakup with her boyfriend, though the boyfriend wasn't at the home at the time of the fire.
"Since when is the solution in the breakup of a relationship setting fire to an occupied house?," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement. "The alleged actions of the defendant in this case are beyond reprehensible. As a result, there were three innocent victims."
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