Chapter

Investigation of a Fatal House Fire
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06:55 - 11:52 (04:57)

The investigation of a fatal house fire involved determining the origin and cause of the fire and classifying it as accidental, incendiary or undetermined. The discovery of a body inside the house with bullet wounds added another layer to the investigation.

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An investigation begins after Vashti Seacat is found dead in her burnt house with evidence revealing that she was not killed by the fire.
06:55 - 08:30 (01:35)
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Crime
Summary

An investigation begins after Vashti Seacat is found dead in her burnt house with evidence revealing that she was not killed by the fire.

Chapter
Investigation of a Fatal House Fire
Episode
Burning Suspicion
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The ATF agent Doug Montes arrived at a house that had been severely damaged by the fire.
08:30 - 09:46 (01:16)
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ATF
Summary

The ATF agent Doug Montes arrived at a house that had been severely damaged by the fire. The fire chief and police officers informed him that Brett Seacat's wife was inside the house, and he requested a search warrant to investigate further.

Chapter
Investigation of a Fatal House Fire
Episode
Burning Suspicion
Podcast
Dateline NBC
After a house fire, investigators were tasked with determining the origin and cause of the fire and found the body of Vashti Seacat inside.
09:46 - 11:52 (02:06)
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Investigative Journalism
Summary

After a house fire, investigators were tasked with determining the origin and cause of the fire and found the body of Vashti Seacat inside. The investigation revealed that the fire was intentional and that Seacat had been shot before the fire started.

Chapter
Investigation of a Fatal House Fire
Episode
Burning Suspicion
Podcast
Dateline NBC