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Female victim of Lawton fire identified

By AP Wire Services
Published: 11/4/2009 7:57 AM
Last Modified: 11/4/2009 7:57 AM

LAWTON, Okla. — The state medical examiner has identified a woman who died in a fire in Lawton.

Spokeswoman Cherokee Ballard says the body of Linda Patterson was identified through X-rays from her medical records. The cause and manner of death are still pending.

The body of a man who died in the same fire has not been identified although authorities in Lawton say it's believed to be Patterson's 80-year-old husband — Charles Patterson.

Assistant Lawton Fire Marshal Tim Taylor says the Friday morning fire appears to be accidental and started in the bedroom — but the exact cause is still under investigation.

Information from: The Lawton Constitution, http://www.swoknews.com

By AP Wire Services

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	Report Comment AllSmiles, Sperry (11/4/2009 8:40:59 AM) Poor souls! My prayers are with the family.
	Report Comment forkandknife, Tulsa (11/4/2009 9:08:40 AM) Sad story. Why are there so many apartment fires right now!
	Report Comment Corvetteguy, Tulsa (11/4/2009 9:11:03 AM) Very sad,....my prayers for the family. I wonder if Lawton has had budget cuts to public safety positions? Anyone from Lawton heard?
	Report Comment lucky girl, mine (11/4/2009 9:12:49 AM) Sorry for the familys loss. Prayers to you all.
	Report Comment Few Clothes, America (11/4/2009 5:03:37 PM) My condolences to the family.
	Report Comment Few Clothes, America (11/4/2009 5:06:52 PM) I don't know Corvetteguy. Lawton is the armpit of the state. Mix the military base, gangs from both minorities, and people with IQ's of a fence post; and that's Lawton.

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