HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ)--The man charged with murder in connection with a fatal fire in Huntington was in court today.
Police say the Bradley Watson set the fire at 2688 Collis Avenue earlier this month.
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61-year old Deanna O’Brian died in the fire.
O’Brian lived in an upstairs apartment in the house and was unable to escape the fire.
At the time of his arrest, police say Watson told his ex-girlfriend that he set the fire, but denied any involvement when questioned.
The Fire Marshal says Watson’s story, and what investigators have found are too similar.
Watson’s preliminary hearing scheduled for this morning was postponed shortly before court began.
According to court documents, the prosecution and Watson’s attorney agreed to the postponement due to some “new developments” in the investigation.
The hearing is now set for June 4.