According to prosecutors, on the night of Monday, June 3, Cinamon Charmaine Rigmaiden went to her ex-partner’s home and poured a flammable liquid on the front porch. She then supposedly set fire to the house and fled the scene, reports People. The couple had recently broken up, reports note.
Unfortunately, the ex-partner’s mother, Tina Dorrough, who was inside the house, died in the fire. The names of the other two individuals who were also inside the house have not been disclosed.
They were taken to the hospital for treatment.
“Since when is the solution in the breakup of a relationship setting fire to an occupied house?”
Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement.
“The alleged actions of the defendant in this case are beyond reprehensible.”
Dorrough, as explained by Maria Miller from the prosecutor’s office, was unable to escape the house when it caught fire due to being paralyzed on one side of her body. The day after the incident, Rigmaiden was arrested by the Livonia police. She is facing charges including felony murder, assault with intent to murder, and arson.
Rigmaiden had her arraignment on Friday, June 7, and was sent to jail. According to the prosecutor’s office, she has pleaded not guilty. During the recent court hearing, Rigmaiden’s defense lawyer argued that her intention was solely to cause damage to the property and not to harm anyone, as reported by Click on Detroit.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
