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Man Admits to Causing Explosion That Damaged Neighborhood
Man Admits to Causing Explosion That Damaged Neighborhood - Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 04:04AM EST
Reported by: Mike Trim
Tuesday May 25 2010
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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Luzerne County man who planned to kill himself but survived a fiery explosion that caused a million dollars in damage and affected hundreds of people was in court this morning.
David Lamoreaux, who lost an eye and hand in the blast, pleaded guilty to arson, risking a catastrophe and endangering property. The charges stem from the Exeter explosion in August, 2009. It damaged dozens of nearby homes and JFK Elementary.
He'll be sentenced at a later date. He faces a maximum of 50 years behind bars. | | |
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