Twisted arson suspect torched home, killing his dad, niece and nephew — as family issues heartbreaking plea
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Add The California Post on Google A suspected arsonist is accused of sparking a Bay Area house fire that killed his father, 2-year-old niece and 5-year-old nephew — as the victims’ heartbroken family spoke out about the shocking tragedy.
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Sergio Rivera-Vega, 32, was arrested for allegedly lighting the blaze Tuesday night at the home in the 200 block of 15th Street in Richmond, where he lived with other relatives.
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