07-15-2011, 04:21 PM
WHITE CREEK, N.Y. — An ex-convict with Nazi swastika tattoos was arraigned Thursday evening on arson and murder charges after the fiery deaths of his mother, stepfather and stepbrother at their home and an extensive manhunt for him.
Matthew Slocum was arraigned in town court on three counts of second-degree murder as well as first- and second-degree arson, White Creek Town Justice Philip Sica said. The charges also accuse Slocum of shooting the victims with a firearm. He pleaded not guilty and was jailed without bail while awaiting a preliminary hearing July 19.
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Matthew Slocum was arraigned in town court on three counts of second-degree murder as well as first- and second-degree arson, White Creek Town Justice Philip Sica said. The charges also accuse Slocum of shooting the victims with a firearm. He pleaded not guilty and was jailed without bail while awaiting a preliminary hearing July 19.