La Porte Woman Charged with Arson and Murder After Deadly House Fire

A La Porte woman has been charged with arson and murder after a house fire killed one person. The victim, 72-year-old Connie Fortune, was temporarily living with the suspect, 34-year-old Sarah Flores. According to police, Flores confessed to lighting the fire. Fortune’s family and friends said tension had been building between the two women, and that Fortune wanted Flores to move out. Flores is due back in court Wednesday.

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