Nurse Allegedly Confesses to Setting Fire that Killed 3 People in Houston
Authorities alleged that Weaver started the fire because she had not finished an accreditation audit that was due to her boss, a plastic surgeon. "She was fearful of losing her job," Fire Department investigator James Snowden said. "Therefore, she figured that by starting a small fire, it would more or less postpone the audit information."
The blaze broke out at 5:16 p.m. (6:16 p.m. ET) on the top two floors of the six-story building, according to the Houston Fire Department. Firefighters battled the blaze not knowing how many people were inside, officials said. They conducted floor-to-floor searches. Firefighters used thermal-imaging equipment to help locate people in the thick smoke. Several people were rescued from inside the burning building, some of them backing down a fire truck's ladder from the upper floors.
One of three people killed in a Houston office building fire had planned to testify March 29th against a man charged with sexually assaulting her daughter. Jeanette Hargrove of Friendswood became a victim's rights advocate after her daughter was attacked several years ago. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Willie Hargrove, and a 16-year old stepdaughter. Jeanette Hargrove's funeral was held Saturday, April 7th, not long before Weaver's admissions came to light.
Marvin Wells Sr., 46, was a pastor and youth minister and CEO of M&E Transportation, a company with about 15 employees. The family knew something was wrong when Wells, a creature of habit, didn't come home before his 7:30 aerobics class. Based on whispers of condolence from co-workers Marvin Wells Sr. died trying to help other escape. According to his son he would have been able to exit the building easily.
Shana Ellis, 38, also worked at Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services along side Jeanette Hargrove. She leaves behind 16-year old son, Steven Cox, and 8-year-old daughter, Samantha Ellis. Shana Ellis had been a vocational rehabilitation counselor at DARS since 2005 and had worked for the state for 10 years. Ellis was deeply committed to helping her consumers achieve success.
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Post a CommentWhat the reporter wrote IS true...my Grandfather is Dr. Cappriotti.
And by the way. Krista is one of the greatest young women in the world. I think she is an amazing person to handle not only "not" having a father her whole life, and now to handle this in her life. Krista is amazing. I've been honored to know her.
I mourn for the families affected by this horrible fire that is Misty's fault. I also mourn for Krista. She didn't deserve this. But she has to live with it (as do others to be sure.). Krista doesn't need a bodyguard. She can take care of herself.
She did not get a bodyguard. Although anyone who talks about her should get a grip. She didn't do this.
i heard krista got a bodyguard and he will beat anyone up who talks about her
This makes you realize how truly sad the world is.
How sad. I worked as a nurse and this perosn was never a nurse. Hope they sock it to her.
The outcome of the trial(s), once all evidence is presented, will be interesting. It is too sad on so many levels, for the victims families and the accused as well. You did a good job reporting on a difficult situation - I hope you will publish further article updates on the AC.
what she wrote isn't true thats my mom
Great article, Kat!
I know Misty Ann's daughter shes one of my best freinds in Alvin Texas Tuesday she did'nt go to school for apperantly her moms court.She's 1/2 black and since I just found out she's 1/2 white.It's hard at school 4 her now counculers are puting her in their office.And she says she' loosing everything home,cloths,stuff,ect....She's going to live with her grandma I guess news reporters try to get hold of her but the school or the grandmas saves her from plublicity.Duh who would want to be in the news if your mom started a fire and killed 3 people!Ingured alot more!!But at Grace Ward Harby Jr. High she getin over the criminal fact of her mom.My mom feels sorry 'cause she's not going to see her mom in a long time and her dad left them when Krista was born=(So what happens when the grandma dies she probably does'nt have aunts or uncles.Yikes!!!!