Man accused of bedroom fire murder either a 'failed hero' or 'caught red-handed'
Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.
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Woman allegedly murdered in bedroom blaze was unconscious, trapped
Emma Field was alive when the fire took hold.
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Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.
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The 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings
Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.
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The 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.
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The 21yo was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.
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