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December 8, 2006

Man facing charges in deadly fire

A former Providence man accused of setting a house fire that killed an elderly man was indicted today by a Providence County Grand Jury on one count of murder, one count of first-degree arson and one count of fourth-degree arson.

Cody Zab, 21, formerly of 98 Vinton St., was charged in July after police in multiple jurisdictions worked to find the man they believe was responsible for the death of Nocenzo Vanti, 95. Zab is accused of throwing a flammable liquid into the front bay window of Vanti’s Meadow Street home in Pawtucket on Feb. 2 of this year.

Vanti became trapped in his bedroom by flames and suffered severe burns and smoke inhalation. He died five days later.

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 4:17 PM | Permalink

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