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The autopsy also revealed soot in the 66-year-old's lungs, proving he had been alive and breathing while the fire burnt.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Oct 17, 2026, 9:08 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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