Taunton fire victim speaks out after attempted murder charge dropped

TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Anne Coffin, who lived on the first floor of the Grant Street home, said she is still trying to process losing everything after her home of five years went up in flames earlier this week.

“It’s been absolutely overwhelming,” Coffin said.

Police arrested 47-year-old Jeffrey Powers following the fire Tuesday morning. Officials initially charged him with attempted murder and arson. After his arraignment, prosecutors moved forward with a charge of arson of a dwelling…

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