Three people charged in deadly house explosion

INDIANAPOLIS — Prosecutors have filed charges against three people in connection with the November deadly house explosion on the south side of Indianapolis.

On Friday, prosecutors charged Monserrate Shirley, Mark Leonard and Bob Leonard with murder and arson charges.

The explosion killed John and Jennifer Longworth.

Investigators believe the house was filled with gas for six to nine hours before the blast was triggered by a microwave.

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