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Murder charges filed in connection with deadly fire in Bunker

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Josh Maynard (Source: Reynolds County SO) Josh Maynard (Source: Reynolds County SO)
Deputies say it is possible that a meth lab sparked the fire that killed two-year-old Charlie and his three-month-old brother J.J. Piatt. Deputies say it is possible that a meth lab sparked the fire that killed two-year-old Charlie and his three-month-old brother J.J. Piatt.
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REYNOLDS COUNTY, MO (KFVS) -

A Naylor man is behind bars Saturday on murder charges in connection with a fire that killed two young boys.

According to Reynolds County Sheriff Tom Volner, one person has been charged with two counts of murder and arson in connection with the December 1, 2012 fatal fire in Bunker.

The sheriff says 31-year-old Josh Maynard is currently in custody in Reynolds County.

Deputies say it is possible that a meth lab sparked the fire that killed two-year-old Charlie and three-month-old brother J.J. Piatt.

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