The Ohio fire marshal's office determined the Wayne Township blaze was deliberately set. Mr. Breyer said he expects the grand jury to decide if any charges are warranted within four to six weeks after the case is presented. Sherri Starr had nothing to do with it other than trying to save her children. It was an accidental fire. Goshen Township Fire Chief Virgil Murphy, lead investigator in the arson investigation, still believes the fire was arson and that there is enough evidence to secure an indictment.
Justice is sometimes slow.
But, I think it might get done. Lab tests and statements from neighbors have made Chief Murphy and state fire officials think otherwise. Janet Abaray, an attorney in the offices of Stanley M. Chesley, said she has filed the civil suit on behalf of the estate of the children. It is set for trial in February. The action contains a separate claim on behalf of Ms. Starr Cross, the mother, Ms. Abaray said.