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Estranged Boyfriend Charged in Fatal House Fire
8 Jan
Summary
- Woman found dead after estranged boyfriend allegedly set house ablaze.
- Their 3-year-old daughter was inside the burning home.
- The victim was pregnant with the couple's second child.
A tragic incident unfolded in Milwaukee this week when a pregnant woman, Gladys Johnson, was found dead following a house fire. Police arrested her estranged boyfriend, the father of her 3-year-old daughter and unborn son, in connection with the blaze. The fire allegedly started on the night of Monday, January 5, with their young child still inside the home.
Johnson's mother described a terrifying encounter, stating the boyfriend prevented her from reaching her daughter's room before fleeing the scene. She managed to enter the room, extinguish the fire, and found Gladys unresponsive. The victim's mother expressed profound grief, mourning the loss of her daughter and unborn grandchild.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner has ruled Johnson's death a homicide, suggesting potential traumatic injuries from an assault. The investigation remains active as authorities gather more information regarding the domestic violence history between the couple. The 3-year-old child was reportedly rescued from the burning structure.
