Pregnant Milwaukee woman killed; suspect appears in court on arson charges

The Brief

  • A 21-year-old man, Cameron Washington, is charged with arson and reckless endangerment in connection with a deadly Milwaukee house fire.
  • Investigators say the 22-year-old victim was pregnant and showed signs of injuries when she was found inside the burning bedroom.
  • Prosecutors say homicide charges are pending the medical examiner’s findings.

MILWAUKEE New details are emerging in the death of a pregnant woman found dead after a house fire investigators say was intentionally set, as the man charged in the case appeared in court.

What we know:

21-year-old Cameron Washington appeared Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, where prosecutors outlined allegations tying him to the death of 22-year-old Gladys Johnson-Ball.

Washington faces six felony charges, including first-degree recklessly endangering safety and arson, all connected to the fire that broke out the night of Jan. 5.

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