Vagrant agrees to 12 years for firefighter's death
KHOU-11 reports that Jack Cordua, the vagrant responsible for a firefighter's death back in February, pleaded guilty today:
Jack Cordua, the vagrant who was charged with manslaughter after investigators said he started a fire inside a vacant house that led to the death of a Houston firefighter, pleaded guilty Monday. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Jack Cordua, 39, has admitted to accidentally starting the fire that killed a Houston firefighter.
Cordua's trial was set to begin Monday prior to the plea deal.
HFD firefighter Grady Burke, who died in the blaze, and fellow firefighters had no idea the burning home, was empty when they went inside in search of possible victims. Burke left behind a wife and three small children.
If convicted at trial of the second-degree felony, Cordua could have received up to 20 years in prison.
The official sentencing will take place on Oct. 7 at which time the family of Grady Burke will be allowed to address Cordua.
As the Chronicle reminded us earlier, Jack Cordua has never been involved with the Cordua family restaurants (Churrascos, Americas, Amazon Grill) in Houston.
PREVIOUSLY: Chron eye for the homeless (alleged) arsonist guy.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 10/03/05 10:20 PM | Print |
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