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Alleged arsonist appears in Yonkers court

The man police say intentionally sparked a fire that killed a Yonkers firefighter was arraigned Monday. Rafael Roldan, 33, was charged with second-degree murder, second-degree arson and three counts

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Oct 5, 2009, 10:56 PM

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Alleged arsonist appears in Yonkers court
The man police say intentionally sparked a fire that killed a Yonkers firefighter was arraigned Monday.
Rafael Roldan, 33, was charged with second-degree murder, second-degree arson and three counts of burglary for allegedly starting the blaze that killed 39-year-old firefighter Patrick Joyce last week.
Roldan is scheduled to appear in court again Wednesday.
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