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News Nov 02, 2012
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An arrest has been made in the fire where two men died – Photo by Pasadena Fire Dept Jamie Nicholson
Police have arrested a suspect the fatal fire Nov. 1 on El Sereno.
Garth Allen Robbins M/W/49 Pasadena resident is now in custody related to this crime.
On November 1, at about 2:42 a.m. the Pasadena Fire and Police Department responded to a fire at the adult living facility located at 1385 El Sereno Avenue. Pasadena Fire Department extinguished the fire at which time they discovered the listed victims.
As the investigation progressed evidence was recovered indicative of an intentionally set fire in Mr. Robbins’ room. The focus of the investigation shifted from a suspicious fire to an act of Arson/Murder.
On November 2, at about 5:42 a.m., officers saw Mr. Robbins at a local restaurant and arrested him without incident.
Mr. Robbins was booked at the Pasadena City Jail for murder without bail. The investigation is on-going and the case will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office for consideration of filing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Pham at (626) 744-4522 or cdpham@cityofpasadena.net or Los Angeles Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 22-8477 or http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Victim(s): MW/70’s Pasadena resident (deceased) Family notification pending
MB/50’s Pasadena resident (deceased) Family notification pending
Perry Simons M/B/65 Pasadena resident Serious condition)
Injuries: Perry Simons suffered fire related injuries. He is currently hospitalized and is expected to survive.
