Brother of Man Killed in Suspicious N.J. Fire Charged With Arson for Setting His Own Home Ablaze

Nov 22, 2018, 12:48 PM

Police have arrested and charged the brother of a New Jersey man found dead along with his wife and two young children in their burning mansion with arson for setting fire to his own home a day prior, authorities said.

On Wednesday, Monmouth County prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni announced the arrest of 51-year-old Paul Caneiro. Prosecutors said Caneiro is being held on charges of aggravated arson in connection with setting his own home in nearby Ocean Township, New Jersey ablaze.