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<p>LAFLIN &#8212; The arson fire in Laflin has claimed a third victim.</p><p>Ezekiel Major, 8, has died, State Police reported Saturday. His two brothers &#8212; Devon Major, 12, and Erik Dupree, 16 &#8212; were pronounced dead at Wednesday night&#8217;s scene at 60 Oakwood Drive.</p><p>Luzerne County prosecutor Sam Sanguedolce confirmed during a press conference Thursday that the fire was intentionally set.</p><p>He said one of the boys called 911 and reported that an individual who is known to the family was on the back porch, but was not permitted on the property. The child also told the dispatcher he and his brothers were in their bedroom on the second floor, but could see the individual lurking outside. At 7:15 p.m., another 911 call came in reporting the fire. </p><p>The property is owned by Susan M. Major, according to Luzerne County property records. Police recently arrested an individual who has a history of trouble at the home, but he has not been charged in the fire.</p><p>Preston Daquon Bonnett, 26, of 173 Jones St., Wilkes-Barre, was arrested for having devices used for manufacturing counterfeit credit cards at the Laflin residence July 10.</p><p>He was also cited with vandalizing the same home Oct. 14 when he allegedly threw a beer bottle through a window, police say.</p><p>On Thursday, authorities searched a residence at 18 Hillside St., Wilkes-Barre, that was reportedly connected to the Laflin fire investigation.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">A bouquet of flowers was left by the mailbox at 60 Oakwood Drive in Laflin Borough after the house caught fire Wednesday night and killed two brothers who were inside. Police announced Saturday a third brother has died. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web1_TTL102717laflinfire3-4.jpg</photo0><caption0>A bouquet of flowers was left by the mailbox at 60 Oakwood Drive in Laflin Borough after the house caught fire Wednesday night and killed two brothers who were inside. Police announced Saturday a third brother has died. </caption0><photoCredit0>Sean McKeag | Times Leader </photoCredit0></div></div>
<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Kulsoom Khan</p><p>kkhan@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div>

Police: Third child dead in Laflin arson