Appeals court rejects hearing request in fatal fire case
A state appeals court says a man convicted of helping set a fatal house fire in LaFayette County doesn't deserve a hearing on his request to withdraw his guilty plea.
Appeal tossed in fire that killed 3 boys
A Wisconsin appeals court has dismissed the appeal of a former Argyle man convicted of murdering his three nephews in a house fire in 2012.
Teen gets life in fire that killed 3 nephews
Sharon Wand could barely finish a sentence without breaking down in sobs. The grieving Wisconsin mother was recalling how her three young sons considered their uncle a role model, someone who taught them how to count and ride a bicycle. Then she tearfully asked t[...]
Judge to decide on pleas in fatal fire
A judge is expected to decide this week whether to let a teenager's guilty pleas in a fatal fire stand.
Defense moves to withdraw plea in fatal fire
A man who pleaded guilty to helping set a house fire that killed his three nephews wants to withdraw his pleas.
Man accused in fatal fire pleads guilty
An 18-year-old man charged with helping his brother kill three of his young children in an Argyle house fire has pleaded guilty.
Jury for brother’s trial to come from Portage Co.
Jurors will come from Portage County for the trial of an Argyle man charged with helping his brother kill three of his young children in a house fire.
Separate trials for brothers accused in fatal fire
Two southwestern Wisconsin brothers accused in a fire that killed three children will be tried separately.
Brothers set to enter pleas in fatal fire
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Two southwestern Wisconsin brothers accused of trying to wipe out their family in a fire are due back in court this week. Armin Wand III and […]
Teen found competent for trial in fatal fire
An Argyle teenager accused of helping set a fire that killed his three nephews has been found competent to stand trial.
Teen due back in court in fatal fire case
An Argyle teenager accused of helping set a fire that killed his three nephews is due back in court next week.
Judge sets $1.4 million bail in fatal fire (UPDATE)
A judge set bail Wednesday for a father accused of killing his three sons in a house fire last week at $1.4 million.
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