• May 18, 2013

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Man arrested and charged with murder in Laurel County fire

Police have arrested a man for allegedly killing a woman and setting her home on fire.

Thursday night, state police charged 46-year-old Jeffrey Sweeney of London with murder, arson, and robbery.

The victim, 50-year-old Teresa White, was found dead inside her burning home on Waterworks Road in Laurel County back in March.

Police say White died of blunt force trauma.

EXCLUSIVE: Man says despite guilty plea he did not cause son's death
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