Friday, June 05, 2009

Arraignment for accused Lamar Catholic Church arsonist set for Monday

Arraignment for John Franklin Manco, 19, Lamar, charged with arson, tampering with a vehicle, and two counts of burglary, in connection iwth the Feb. 8 fire that destroyed St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lamar, will be held 1 p.m. Monday before Judge James Bickel in Barton County Circuit Court.

Manco is represented by public defender Joe Zuzul.

In an article in the May 19 Joplin Globe, Manco's father said others were involved in the fire, but Lamar Police Chief Ron Hager said Manco is the only suspect.

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