Months after two people were killed in a massive fire at the Hidden Cedars complex, details are being released about who set of the fire. Flames scorched Building G in March, destroying several units. It was a case the fire marshal ruled as arson.
On Tuesday, the coroner ruled that one of the victims is responsible for setting the blaze.
Fire ripped through the Hidden Cedars apartment complex late on Sunday, March 26. The fire spread so quickly, Tyler Grayson had to help neighbors get out of the burning buildings and watched people jump off balconies to save their lives.
"There was black smoke in the sky, high flames everywhere, shooting out of the top of the building," he says.
Little did he know, a neighbor started the fire.
The Lucas County coroner has ruled 61-year-old Robert McGhee set the fire before dying from carbon monoxide poisoning.
58-year-old Olandia Dixon, know as Keith, was also killed. His death has been ruled a homicide, though the key suspect is dead.
The State Fire Marshal's Office is not releasing what evidence led investigators to McGhee, a man described as a friendly neighbor.
With the three buildings gone and residents trying to rebuild, we may never know exactly why he set the blaze.
The State Fire Marshall's Office says the investigation is still ongoing.
Lucas County is working with the fire department and the owners of Hidden Cedars to bring the apartment buildings up to code.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:35:01 GMT
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch. Police are still trying to piece together
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:42:15 GMT
A Toledo woman needs your help tonight. Her service dog disappeared late Monday night and is still missing. Robin Reau, 60, has uncontrollable seizures. Seven years ago she got Kaden- a specially trained
A Central Toledo woman is looking for her missing service dog. The dog is a black and white Lhaso Apso name Kamden. The dog disappeared from a home near Ashland and Bancroft Monday. The dog is trained to detect seizures before they happen and alert the owner. If you have any information about the dog call 13ABC.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:40:21 GMT
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center. The art went missing sometime
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:37:23 GMT
They have more challenges than most typical students, but now there's some help. Lucas County leaders announced Wednesday a new plan to help foster children succeed in the classroom. It's National Foster Care
They have more challenges than most typical students, but now there's some help. Lucas County leaders announced Wednesday a new plan to help foster children succeed in the classroom.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:12:14 GMT
A North Baltimore woman who faked having cancer pleaded guilty to theft charges Wednesday. Kimberlie Gustwiler faces up to three years in jail. She is currently out on bond. The single mother claimed
A North Baltimore woman who faked having cancer pleaded guilty to theft charges Wednesday. Kimberlie Gustwiler faces up to three years in jail. She is currently out on bond.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:08:32 GMT
Tornado safety is on the minds of people living in our area after Monday's tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma. 13abc's Kristian Brown spent the day at the local emergency management agency to see just how prepared Lucas
13abc's Kristian Brown spent the day at the local emergency management agency to see just how prepared Lucas County is for a disaster.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:07:58 GMT
A grandma in Fostoria fights off a man who tried to kidnap her grandson. 13 ABC's Christine Long spoke with the grandmother who battled for the boy kicking and screaming. Anyone you talk to in town
"I'm grateful that God gave me the strength to fight the man off," says Paulette Barchus who kicked and screamed on Wednesday to protect her grandson.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:45:11 GMT
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen. The 15-year veteran
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:16:21 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode,
The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:02:03 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.
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