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Fire turned murder update | High Point police locate evidence

Police said the victim had injuries unrelated to the fire.

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Editor's Note: The video above is from a previous report of the incident.

Just days after a deadly house fire, High Point police said they located and recovered a trailer connected to the case on Saturday, July 1.

On June 28, at 419 Burge Place, the High Point Fire Department responded to a fire. When they arrived, they found Omar Marmolejo Noriega, 41, inside and badly burned.

Noriega was transported to a local hospital, where he died. 

After an investigation, Noriega was found to have had more injuries not related to the house fire. Police ruled his death a homicide.

Police said they are still pursuing this case.

    

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