Brittany Ray Clear Spring MD Obituary, Harold Flichman and Brianna Mae Weishaar Death: A Fire in Washington County Becomes a Triple Homicide Inquiry; Four Individuals Taken Into Custody

 A residential fire in Clear Spring, a town in Washington County, which initially seemed like a tragic incident, has now turned into a triple homicide inquiry, as reported by Maryland State Police (MSP).

The blaze, which broke out in the early morning hours of November 18, resulted in the deaths of three individuals, and later investigations indicated the involvement of foul play.

On Saturday, authorities disclosed the arrest of four individuals linked to the fatal fire that took place on the 13000 block of National Pike.

The arrests occurred between November 21 and Friday, identifying the suspects as Darnell Hawkins, 47, from Baltimore; Tony Smith, 43, from Hagerstown; Maurice Mouzon, 46, also from Baltimore; and Kierra White, 35, from Glen Burnie.

Hawkins and Smith are facing the most severe accusations, which include three counts of first-degree murder, first-degree arson, and other associated charges. Meanwhile, Maurice Mouzon faces charges pertaining to conspiracy for armed robbery, drug distribution, and a violation involving a firearm, while Kierra White, the only female suspect, is accused of being an accessory after the fact to murder.

The individuals who lost their lives in the fire have been named as Brittany Ray, 31; Harold Flichman, 36; and Brianna Mae Weishaar, 25. All three were occupants of the residence, and law enforcement noted that initial evidence from the scene raised significant concerns.

A K-9 unit uncovered accelerants inside the house, and the presence of trauma on the victims indicated injuries that were not aligned with those typically caused by fire. These discoveries led authorities to investigate the fire as a purposeful act instead of an accident.

“Investigators believe this was not a random act of violence,” Maryland State Police emphasized on Saturday, highlighting the intentional nature of the offense. The results of autopsies from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore are still awaited, and investigators are looking for further forensic details to clarify the situation surrounding the fatalities.

The fire elicited a large emergency response, with 60 firefighters from 13 local fire departments engaged in battling the flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, which caused significant destruction to the building, responders managed to bring it under control in about 30 minutes.

Two dogs were saved from the site and taken to the SPCA for medical treatment, emphasizing the tragic impact the fire had on both human and animal inhabitants.

The four suspects are currently being held without bail at different detention facilities throughout Maryland, including locations in Baltimore County, Montgomery County, the Baltimore Central Booking Intake Facility, and the Washington County Detention Center.