Brittany Ray Clear Spring MD Obituary, Harold Flichman and Brianna Mae Weishaar Death: A Blaze in Washington County Turns Into a Triple Murder Investigation; Four People Arrested

 A house fire in Clear Spring, a community in Washington County, which initially appeared to be a sorrowful event, has now progressed into an investigation for triple homicide, according to Maryland State Police (MSP).

The fire, which ignited in the early hours of November 18, led to the fatalities of three individuals, and subsequent inquiries suggested that foul play was involved.

On Saturday, officials announced the apprehension of four suspects connected to the deadly fire that occurred on the 13000 block of National Pike.

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

Hawkins and Smith face the most serious allegations, including three counts of first-degree murder, first-degree arson, and additional related offenses. In contrast, Maurice Mouzon is charged with conspiracy for armed robbery, drug trafficking, and a firearms-related offense, while Kierra White, the sole female suspect, is accused of being an accessory after the fact to murder.

The deceased individuals from the fire have been identified as Brittany Ray, 31; Harold Flichman, 36; and Brianna Mae Weishaar, 25. All three were residents of the home, and law enforcement remarked that initial findings at the site raised significant alarms.

A K-9 unit detected accelerants within the residence, and the victims exhibited trauma that did not correspond with injuries typically sustained from fire. These revelations prompted authorities to treat the fire as a deliberate act rather than an accidental occurrence.

“Investigators are convinced this was not an unprovoked act of violence,” the Maryland State Police affirmed on Saturday, stressing the intentional character of the crime. The autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore are still pending, and investigators are seeking additional forensic evidence to elucidate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The blaze triggered a substantial emergency response, with 60 firefighters from 13 different fire departments working to extinguish the flames. Despite the severity of the fire, which resulted in considerable damage to the structure, responders were able to bring it under control in approximately 30 minutes.

Two dogs were rescued from the scene and taken to the SPCA for veterinary care, highlighting the tragic effect the fire had on both human and animal residents.

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