Authorities say a fire that destroyed a Duplin County home last Wednesday was caused by an arsonist. The family who lost their home say the crime was racially motivated
the yard of the Duplin County House. Judge’s family has come to know and love now the owner of the house, Rebecca Judge hurt not only by the sight of the remains of their longtime home, but by who may be responsible for its destruction. There’s another thing that’s devastating and that’s just realizing up close and personal that there are people in our home county or state who are so bad. Duplin County law enforcement and the FBI are investigating but believe the fire was intentionally started. The judges say this property has been in their family for over 60 years, but not just the house you see behind me, but also the field behind the house. As far as the eye can see Beverly. Judge was in the house as it burned that morning, in complete disbelief. I went to high school here, I went to elementary school, I went to kindergarten here. I grew up here. I know people, everyone at the grocery store. I know it’s a small town and like my brother said we are very close to people of all colors and it was just amazing. Over 40 acres of property built this home. A home over 60 years old and the family left with only the remnants of a place they once called. House
