A Port Orange mother found dead inside someone's kitchen leads to a manhunt that ends after the suspect's corpse is found in the woods; and a ravaging fire that destroys a New Smyrna Beach restaurant results in the deaths of two firefighters and a 25-year federal prison sentence for the convicted arsonist. Special guests: Former journalist Chase Squires, New Smyrna Beach Mayor Jim Hathaway, New Smyrna Beach native Michelle Utter.

<div>A Port Orange mother found dead inside someone's kitchen leads to a manhunt that ends after the suspect's corpse is found in the woods; and a ravaging fire that destroys a New Smyrna Beach restaurant results in the deaths of two firefighters and a 25-year federal prison sentence for the convicted arsonist.</div>
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<div>Special guests: Former journalist Chase Squires, New Smyrna Beach Mayor Jim Hathaway, New Smyrna Beach native Michelle Utter.</div>

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