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1-OH v. Ford: Opening Statements

Stanley Ford is facing nearly 30 charges in connection with three fires, two of which killed nine people, including five children. More

September 24, 2021

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2-OH v. Ford: Tiffany Gary

Neighbor Tiffany Gary takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he set fires that killed nine of his neighbors. More

September 24, 2021

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3-OH v. Ford: Rebecca Wright

Neighbor Rebecca wright takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he set multiple fires that killed nine neighbors. More

September 24, 2021

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4-OH v. Ford: Geraldine Lewis

The sister of victim Lindell Lewis takes the stand to testify against Stanley Ford, who is accused of setting fires that killed nine. More

September 24, 2021

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5-OH v. Ford: Terrance Sibley

Terrance Sibley, a close friend of the Lewis family, takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial for setting fires that killed nine. More

September 24, 2021

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8-OH v. Ford: Beverly Ewing

Neighbor Beverly Ewing takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he intentionally set fires that killed nine neighbors. More

September 24, 2021

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9-OH v. Ford: Det Simona Hall

Crime scene Detective Simona Hall takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he intentionally set fires that killed nine neighbors. More

September 24, 2021

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10-OH v. Ford: Ellis Polk

Ellis Polk, a former fire investigator for the Akron Fire Department, takes the stand in Stanley Ford's murder trial. More

September 24, 2021

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12-OH v. Ford: Chester Williams

The jury hears testimony from neighbor Chester Williams as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he killed nine neighbors by setting fires. More

September 24, 2021

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13-OH v. Ford: Thomas Hugley

The jury hears testimony from Thomas Hugley, who survived the Lewis house fire as Stanley Ford stands trial. More

September 24, 2021

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14-OH v. Ford: Jason DaCosta

Alarm.com vice president Jason DaCosta takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he killed his neighbors by setting fires. More

September 24, 2021

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15-OH v. Ford: John Weber

Fire investigator John Weber takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he killed nine neighbors by intentionally setting fires. More

September 24, 2021

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16-OH v. Ford: Brian Peterman

Fire investigator Brian Peterman takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he intentionally set deadly fires. More

September 24, 2021

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18-OH v. Ford: Dr. Lisa Kohler

Summit County Chief medical examiner Dr. Lisa Kohler takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial for arson and murder. More

September 24, 2021

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19-OH v. Ford: Lt. Brandon Reedy

Akron Fire Lt. Brandon Reedy takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he killed nine neighbors by setting fires. More

September 24, 2021

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21-OH v. Ford: Tanisha Stewart

Former Akron police detective Tanisha Stewart takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial on charges he set fires that killed nine people. More

September 24, 2021

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23-OH v. Ford: Niga Sams

Neighbor Niga Sams, who vehicle was set on fire in January 2017, takes the stand as Stanley Ford stands trial for arson. More

September 24, 2021

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