Vic: Man arrested over wife's fiery death

AAP General News (Australia)
08-08-2008
Vic: Man arrested over wife's fiery death

A Melbourne man .. who claimed his wife had set fire to herself two years ago .. has
been arrested over her death.

The 25-year-old mother of one died from severe burns after being set alight in the
garage of her home in suburban Doveton in June 2006.

She died in The Alfred hospital two days later.

Her 33 year old husband claimed she'd set fire to herself following an argument.

Police say the man's being interviewed and is expected to be charged with murder.

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KEYWORD: GARAGE (MELBOURNE)

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