On Monday, December 14, the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Sedalia Police Department issued a press release on a fire earlier in the month.

According to the press release, at 11:37 p.m. on December 5, the Sedalia Police and Sedalia Fire responded to a house fire at 663 East 10th in Sedalia. After extinguishing the fire a deceased victim, identified 53-year-old Daniel T. Smith of the residence, was found inside.

The press release states an investigation by the Sedalia Police Department and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was arson. The investigation also revealed the deceased victim was dead before the fire, and the death has been deemed suspicious in nature.

An investigation continues in the case.

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