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Edmonton arson trial: accused charged after January fire that killed 73‑year‑old
A man charged with arson and related offences is on trial for a January 2024 fire that killed a senior in Edmonton.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Jason Murray Zabos, 44, is on trial in Edmonton for arson and related offences linked to a January 2024 apartment fire that killed a 73‑year‑old resident, prosecutors say. Zabos is accused of mischief, obstruction of justice, arson with disregard for human life, obstructing a peace officer and disobeying a court order that required him to vacate a ground‑floor unit at 10745 79 Ave. The fire claimed the life of Ricardo Olivarez, 73, a local resident. The trial is being held in the Edmonton courthouse, where Zabos has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors are seeking justice for the tragic incident, which occurred in a residential building in Edmonton.
Key facts
- Jason Murray Zabos, 44, is charged with arson and related offences (edmontonjournal.com)
- The January 2024 fire killed 73‑year‑old Ricardo Olivarez (edmontonjournal.com)
- Zabos is accused of disobeying a court order to vacate a unit at 10745 79 Ave (edmontonjournal.com)
Sources
- [1] edmontonjournal.com — originally reported as “Accused arsonist on trial for January 2024 Edmonton apartment fire that killed senior”
