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Loose Lips During A House Fire
- Scott Purk calmly described his house fire to detectives while offering excessive personal details that made him sound like a suspect.
- His loose talk about debt, affairs, and past crimes drew investigators' attention and suspicion immediately.
Arson Pattern Points To Intent
- Arson investigators noted gasoline poured to the gas meter and a disconnected gas line aimed to create a massive explosion.
- That setup suggested intent to destroy the house and possibly kill its occupants rather than an accidental blaze.
Unexpected Personal Details About Meg
- Scott told detectives about his wife's night out with another man and trivial details like leftover takeout, creating an odd narrative around her death.
- Those embellishments made investigators view his account of Meg's suicide as suspicious and self-serving.