Crime & Justice

Son Accused of Setting Mom’s House Ablaze to Cover Up Her Murder

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The remains of 75-year-old Linda Mercurio were found in the rubble of her California home, but not for days after it was set ablaze.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Side-by-side photos a burned home and a mugshot of Fletcher Pinkham.
Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office
Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

Breaking News Reporter

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