Eureka,Illinois: A prosecutor says a central Illinois 9-year-old will be charged with five counts of first-degree murder in connection with a mobile home fire that killed five people.
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Woodford County State’s Attorney Greg Minger tells the (Peoria) Journal Star the juvenile also will be charged with two counts of arson and one count of aggravated arson.
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The April 6 fire near the village of Goodfield killed a one-year-old, two 2-year-olds, a 34-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman.
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Minger would not reveal other details about the suspect, including a possible relationship to the victims.
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Minger said charges were expected to be filed Tuesday.
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He said the child, if convicted, could be placed on probation for at least five years but not beyond the age of 21. Therapy and counseling would be likely.
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