NewzAugust Lemon has been sentenced to five years in prison following a deliberately lit fire that resulted in the death of 61-year-old homeowner John Reuben in Northland, New Zealand.
The fatal incident occurred after Lemon targeted the property in search of drugs. When he failed to locate them, he set fire to a vehicle or the carport, which caused the flames to spread rapidly to the residential dwelling.
The ensuing blaze trapped and killed Reuben, leading to the five-year custodial sentence for Lemon.
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