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The Chicago Tribune recently published an updated report on the murder trial of Lawrence Myers, who was convicted for his role in a deadly fire that occurred in Cicero in 2010. The incident took the lives of seven people, including four children, and has now resulted in a conviction.
On Monday, a jury found Lawrence Myers, 64, guilty of seven counts of murder related to the Valentine’s Day fire at a four-flat apartment building located at 3034 S. 48th Court. Prosecutors alleged that Myers, who was deeply in debt, wanted to burn down the property to collect $250,000 in insurance money and relocate to West Virginia. He reportedly hired his maintenance man, Marion “Andre†Comier, 51, to carry out the arson. Comier is still awaiting trial on murder charges.
The fire, set with gasoline on a back porch by Comier, quickly spread through the building, trapping residents inside. Seven individuals lost their lives: Byron Reed, 20; Sallie Gist, 19; their sons Rayshawn Reed, 3, and Brian Reed, just three days old; Sallie's twins, Elijah and Elisha Gist, both 16; and Tiera Davidson, 18. All died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to smoke inhalation.
The jury reached its verdict in just 90 minutes, convicting Myers of all seven murder charges. According to prosecutors, the fire was set at a time when many residents were home, leading to the tragic loss of life.
Two days after the fire, three individuals came forward to Cicero police, reporting that they had overheard Myers and Comier discussing plans to burn down the building. Investigators later uncovered evidence that the two had conspired to commit the crime for financial gain.
A cooperating witness wearing a wire recorded several conversations between Myers and Comier, which played a crucial role in the investigation. In one of these recordings, Myers expressed regret over the timing of the fire, saying he hadn’t intended for anyone to be hurt. He also complained that Comier hadn’t followed his instructions, telling him to set the fire in the afternoon before the children returned from school.
Myers later confessed to detectives after his arrest, citing his financial struggles as a motive. He filed an insurance claim shortly after the fire, further implicating himself in the crime.
Now, Myers is scheduled for sentencing on December 16, where he will face a mandatory life sentence for his role in the tragedy. This case highlights the devastating consequences of greed and the importance of accountability in such heinous crimes.
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