A Washington state woman suspected of a serial arson attack now faces one count of murder along with 17 counts of arson after she was linked to additional fires, including a fire that killed an 83-year-old man.
Sarah Ramey, 42, faces first- and second-degree murder charges after being linked to a series of fires, including a fire on New Year’s Eve that resulted in the death of 83-year-old James Elliot, according to the documents. obtained by KCPQ-TV.
Ramey, had been charged earlier this year with 8 counts of arson in incidents that occurred between January 23 and 26 of this year, but is now accused of participating in a series of several more arson attacks in the last few hours. 2021, including the fire that killed Elliot. .
The fire at Elliot’s home was initially believed to have been accidental and concluded that Elliot had died of smoke inhalation, but investigators later determined that Ramey was involved after he allegedly used his credit cards to purchase more than $6,200. on products at Lowe’s hardware store in Tacoma. Washington.
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Suspected serial arsonist Sarah Ramey has been charged with murder in Washington.
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Detectives say in charging documents that Ramey returned to Elliot’s home after the fire with a friend and removed items from the property after telling the friend that she had permission to retrieve items from the burned-down home to sell anything valuable for help pay the rent.
While at the home, authorities say Ramey defecated in one of the bathrooms and the droppings were tested, but the results are not yet known.
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When Ramey’s phone was searched after a court order was issued, authorities say his browser history showed suspicious search queries that included “tips about arson in Tacoma,” “how long are you going to the jail for credit card theft? and “can I take my burned money to the bank and get it replaced”.
Authorities say several of the 17 arson attacks Ramey is believed to have committed occurred when families with young children were inside residences.
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James Elliot, 83, died last New Year’s Eve in a fire at his home
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The charges against Ramey include two counts of murder, 17 counts of arson, robbery, residential burglary, identity theft and motor vehicle theft.
Ramey’s bail is set at $5 million and his next court appearance is scheduled for December 8.
