Roane County Volunteer Firefighter Accused of Starting Blazes
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Posted: 9:07 PM Feb 8, 2010
Roane County Volunteer Firefighter Accused of Starting Blazes
A Roane County volunteer firefighter is accused of setting fires.
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ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A Roane County volunteer firefighter is accused of setting fires.

Paul "Sam" Perkins was a volunteer firefighter in Spencer. He has been indicted on three first-degree arson charges.

The Roane County prosecutor says Perkins set fire to three of his neighbors' homes in December.

Some of the neighbors were still inside, so Perkins also faces attempted murder charges.

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Posted by: family on Feb 12, 2010 at 06:32 PM

Sam, we love you know matter what anybody says or what a happens we have faith in you and your lawyer lets pray you get out of this situation so every one can move on from this terrible mistake our system has made.just keep hanging in there youll get threw it youve got all your family around supporting you. WE LOVE YOU just ignore what everyone else says we all do.
Posted by: Proud Aunt on Feb 12, 2010 at 12:44 AM

I am seeing a lot of pre-judging here. Our CJ System says we are Inocent until proven guilty. Until a judge/jury says that Sam is guitly then he is inocent! Family and friends are hurting from this. People tend to hear one side and pass judgement. Sam is a young kid, who needs support, not bashing. A grand jury does not hear the defending side. They do their job to hear the presumed charges brought against the defendant. No one has proved Sam guilty. Local paper gave a story about one of the witnesses who was struck by a car while going to court that was postponed, the media made it sound like Sam was responsible for that TOO! Which he wasnt, but the story told all about his case instead of just stating a person was struck by a car. The media gives little fragments to catch attention of their customers. You are not getting the facts to both sides. You do not know if Sam is guitly, some day you people may need support. Hang in there Sam, you still have people on your side. We love <3!!!!
Posted by: family friend on Feb 10, 2010 at 03:32 PM

i have faith in Sam.i dont think he did do something stupid like this. i am praying for him and his family may god be with you all.hopefully god will not punish you all for passing judgment on some one you dont even know.
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