Saeon Kim, Trisha LalaSaeon Kim, Trisha LalaGrace Oh, & Sarah SmithGrace Oh, & Sarah Smith

On the night of October 17, 2000, a fire blazed in the neighborhood of Barrister Heights, near China Lake. The modest 3-bedroom house of Frank and Helen Pazzari was burning. Neighbors called the fire department, but no one knew the whereabouts of the Pazzaris. The house was filled with priceless antique china, furniture, and collectibles, including pieces from the 18th century. The battle against the fire lasted over 6 hours and enlisted the help of 2 different fire departments. Unfortunately, the house was not able to be salvaged.

The following morning, the arson team of the China Lake Fire Department was called in to investigate the cause of this fire. As members of the West Covina Investigation Team, your task is to determine whether or not this was an arson or an accidental fire.

PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

John Doe & Jane Doe Autopsy Dental Comparison DNA analysis▪ Mr. & Mrs. Pazzari

Chloroform Bottle found outside

the house

FINGERPRINT #1

Plain Arch

FINGERPRINT #2

Plain Whorl

John Doe was hit on the head Fatal injuries

Jane Doe was hit on the head but not as severely as John Doe. Died from carbon monoxide inhalation. Carbon deposits in her trachea. Third degree burns ▪ 90% of her body ▪ fatal injuries.

JOHN DOE/MR. PAZZARI

Match Fillings

JANE DOE/MRS. PAZZARI

Match Decaying Teeth

Shadows

MATCH BETWEEN THE TWO VICTIMS AND THE SUSPECT.

Two different types of blood were found. One sample matched Mr. Pazzari. The other sample did not match Mrs. Pazzari. What does the large amount of blood found in the floor boards indicate about the source of the blood? What is your theory?

Column 1: Mr. Frank Pazzari Column 2: Mrs. Helen Pazzari Column 3: Anthony Pazzari (brother of

Frank) Column 4: unknown sample collected

at scene Column 5: Brian Pazzari (son) Column 6: Mary Pazzari - Lugol

(daughter) Column 7: Mike Lugol (Mary's

husband) Column 8: Elizabeth Pazzari (Brian's

wife)

Anthony Pazzari struck his brother, set the house on fire using chloroform, and then struck his brother’s wife.

Family quarrel Angry

Inheritance Insurance moneyCrazy