Three Florida children were killed over the weekend in an early-Saturday-morning fire that authorities believe was started by their grandfatherâs ex-girlfriend.
Marcus Clark, 10; Kiani Clark, 8; and Kemaren Clark, 4, all died in a fire that began around 4:30 a.m. in their grandfatherâs home, the Arcadia Police Department confirmed, according to WINK. The children were sleeping when the fire broke out.
A woman who was also inside the house at the time the fire broke out was able to escape unharmed.
Authorities arrested 49-year-old Marian Evette Williams in connection with the deadly fire. Williams, who is the ex-girlfriend of the three boysâ grandfather, is facing charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and arson.
She was ordered held without bond after an initial court appearance Sunday morning, and her next court date is scheduled for April 10.
A community is left heartbroken after the loss of the three boys. According to WINK, the boysâ grandmother described Marcus as an ambitious, energetic go-getter. Kiani was always looking after the others as if he were the oldest, and Kemaren âalways had a beautiful smileâ on his face.
âNot a dayâs gonna go by that weâre not going to remember them, think of them,â Clark told the news station. âIâm getting choked up.â
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