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Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

A convicted arsonist already serving time in a Newark state prison is now facing the possibility of life behind bars after being found guilty in a murder for hire plot that targeted the very officials responsible for his imprisonment. Stephen Smink, 62, who has been incarcerated for more than a decade following an arson case in Vineland, was accused of masterminding the scheme from within prison walls. Authorities say his intention was to retaliate against those who brought h

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28 Aug 2025 13:38 PM 788 views

Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

A convicted arsonist already serving time in a Newark state prison is now facing the possibility of life behind bars after being found guilty in a murder for hire plot that targeted the very officials responsible for his imprisonment. Stephen Smink, 62, who has been incarcerated for more than a decade following an arson case in Vineland, was accused of masterminding the scheme from within prison walls. Authorities say his intention was to retaliate against those who brought h

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East London Indian restaurant fire leaves several injured, arrests made

A serious fire at an Indian restaurant in east London has left five people critically injured and led to the arrest of two individuals. A 15-year-old boy and a 54-year-old man were taken into custody by the London Metropolitan Police on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after an attack on Indian Aroma, a popular restaurant located on Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill, Ilford. Authorities confirmed that both suspects remain in custody as investigations

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25 Aug 2025 03:24 AM 870 views

East London Indian restaurant fire leaves several injured, arrests made

A serious fire at an Indian restaurant in east London has left five people critically injured and led to the arrest of two individuals. A 15-year-old boy and a 54-year-old man were taken into custody by the London Metropolitan Police on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after an attack on Indian Aroma, a popular restaurant located on Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill, Ilford. Authorities confirmed that both suspects remain in custody as investigations

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Austin Fire That Killed 3 and Injured 3 Others Investigated as Arson

A devastating fire broke out early Thursday morning at a mixed-use apartment building in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, claiming the lives of three people, including a 5-year-old child, a 32-year-old pregnant woman, and a 76-year-old man. At least three others were injured, including a 4-year-old boy in critical condition. The fire, which occurred at 5222 W. North Ave., was extinguished before 4 a.m., but the damage was severe, particularly on the buildi

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27 Jun 2025 04:28 AM 640 views

Austin Fire That Killed 3 and Injured 3 Others Investigated as Arson

A devastating fire broke out early Thursday morning at a mixed-use apartment building in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, claiming the lives of three people, including a 5-year-old child, a 32-year-old pregnant woman, and a 76-year-old man. At least three others were injured, including a 4-year-old boy in critical condition. The fire, which occurred at 5222 W. North Ave., was extinguished before 4 a.m., but the damage was severe, particularly on the buildi

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Fire in Jersey City Apartment Building Sparks Arson Probe, Dozens Displaced

A devastating early morning fire ripped through a four-story apartment building on Monticello Avenue in Jersey City, leaving more than 30 residents displaced and prompting an ongoing arson investigation. The fire, which erupted just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, is believed to have started in the building’s basement, quickly sending heavy smoke through every floor and forcing residents, including children and pets, to flee using fire escapes. The cause of the blaze remains

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11 Apr 2025 07:25 AM 924 views

Fire in Jersey City Apartment Building Sparks Arson Probe, Dozens Displaced

A devastating early morning fire ripped through a four-story apartment building on Monticello Avenue in Jersey City, leaving more than 30 residents displaced and prompting an ongoing arson investigation. The fire, which erupted just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, is believed to have started in the building’s basement, quickly sending heavy smoke through every floor and forcing residents, including children and pets, to flee using fire escapes. The cause of the blaze remains

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Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

East London Indian restaurant fire leaves several injured, arrests made

East London Indian restaurant fire leaves several injured, arrests made

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Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

Prisoner gets life after murder for hire plot in Newark prison

East London Indian restaurant fire leaves several injured, arrests made

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