Jasper Co. Sheriff's Office Identifies Mobile Home Fire Victim

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By Lindsey Henry, Reporter - bio | email

The victim of a mobile in Carthage is identified by the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, as 32 year old Janelle Williams of Carthage.

The Missouri Fire Marshall's Office says, it happened at her home on county road 160 on Thursday.

An autopsy states Williams died of smoke inhalation, but toxicology testing is still ongoing.

Captain Derek Walrod says at this time there are no signs of foul play.

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