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Arrest Made in Deadly Darke County House Fire
13 Apr
Summary
- A Darke County house fire was ruled a homicide after a victim was discovered.
- Ericka Kramer, 50, was identified as the woman who died in the blaze.
- Peyton Beam, 22, was arrested and charged with aggravated murder and arson.
A fatal house fire in Darke County has been officially ruled a homicide by the Darke County Sheriff's Office. Firefighters responding to the blaze on Zumbrim Road discovered a deceased adult inside the residence. The victim was identified as Ericka Kramer, 50, after preliminary forensic examinations.
Authorities have arrested 22-year-old Peyton Beam in connection with the incident. Beam is currently being held in the Darke County Jail and faces serious charges, including aggravated murder and aggravated arson related to the fire and Kramer's death.
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