Three individuals gave their account of run-ins with Ronald Kemppainen the night of the fatal fire.
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:50 p.m.
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HANCOCK -- A preliminary exam is being held Monday for the suspect accused of starting a fire that killed four people this summer in Hancock.
Monday morning, three individuals gave their account of run-ins with Ronald Kemppainen the night of the fatal fire. Accounts of aggression and statements made by Kemppainen were discussed by witnesses in Houghton County District Court.
One account noted that Kemppainen had said something to the effect that the building would burn down in three days. Others stated that they saw Kemppainen enter the laundry room and leave 10 to 15 minutes before the fire started.
The prelim continues Monday afternoon where the court will hear statements from the fire investigator.
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