Ohio jury: 2 men guilty of arson, murder in death of firefighter

  • Source: WXIX-TV FOX 19 Cincinnati
  • Published: 11/22/2017 12:00 AM

A homeowner and his nephew were found guilty Wednesday of aggravated arson and murder in the death of a 28-year-old Hamilton firefighter. Lester Parker, 66, and William Tucker, 49, of Richmond, Kentucky, face 15 years to life in prison when they are sentenced. The jury reached the verdict shortly after resuming deliberations about 9 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators linked Parker and Tucker to the Dec. 28, 2015, blaze that resulted in the death of Patrick Wolterman. Prosecutors accused Parker of soliciting his nephew to set the blaze in exchange for pills. Prosecutors claimed Parker wanted money from the home's insurance policy. Closing arguments were made Tuesday after a week of testimony. The jury got the case late Tuesday afternoon and deliberated for about an hour before stopping for the night.



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