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Trio face 'firework death' charge Trio in court over firework death
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Three teenagers have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman in a house fire after a firework was pushed through her letterbox. Three teenagers have appeared in court accused of killing a woman in a house fire in Cornwall after a firework was pushed through her letterbox.
Mother-of-nine Mary Fox, 59, of Wallace Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, died in the fire last Thursday evening. Mother-of-nine Mary Fox, 59, of Wallace Road, Bodmin, died in the blaze on Thursday 5 November.
Ryan Croft, 18, Samual Luckes, 17 - both from Bodmin - and Owen Hewitt, 17, from Kestennen, are charged with manslaughter.
The three entered no pleas during the hearing at Bodmin Magistrates' Court.
Cat rescue theory
They spoke only to confirm their names and addresses before being remanded in custody to appear at Truro Crown Court on 20 November.
Ms Fox's 17-year-old son, Raum, escaped from the property and raised the alarm.Ms Fox's 17-year-old son, Raum, escaped from the property and raised the alarm.
An 18-year-old man and two 17-year-old boys have been charged with manslaughter and will appear at Bodmin Magistrates' Court later.
Ms Fox's children have said in a statement that she was "a special and unique person" who they all missed "dearly".
They thanked people for their "support, kindness and sympathy" during a "very difficult time" since her death.
They added that "she was a resourceful person who would find a use for everything. She enjoyed listening to the radio and she liked to read. She was a supporter of many charities."
It is believed Ms Fox had helped her son to escape from the property but was unable to save herself after remaining inside in an attempt to rescue her cat.It is believed Ms Fox had helped her son to escape from the property but was unable to save herself after remaining inside in an attempt to rescue her cat.
The remnants of a firework were found behind the front door of Ms Fox's house, police said.
Ms Fox had eight other children, all adults.