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$500,000 Reward in Case of ‘Tobacco War’ Firebomb that Killed Innocent Burlesque Performer

On January 16, 27-year-old Katie Tangey died in an arson attack at a three-storey home in Truganina, Melbourne's west, where she was housesitting.
Police believe the fire was a targeted attack linked to Melbourne's illicit tobacco dispute, but the offenders mistakenly targeted the wrong house.
In April, authorities shared a computer-generated image of a man captured on CCTV holding a jerrycan near the residence shortly before the explosion, while two suspects remain at large.
Victoria Police have offered a $500,000 reward for tips that lead to the conviction of those behind the fatal arson case, with Detective Inspector Chris Murray emphasizing that the perpetrators are aware they attacked the incorrect residence, resulting in the tragic death of Katie Tangey.
The investigation remains a priority, with police urging anyone with information to come forward and emphasizing that those responsible must be held accountable for the death of an innocent woman.

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Daily Mirror

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Katie Tangey had been house sitting for her brother and his wife, who were away on their honeymoon, when the home she was in was firebombed in the early hours of the morning

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The Canberra Times

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Fatal fire probe 'getting closer' to answers as major reward announced

Reward of $500,000 offered as detectives get closer to solving an arson linked to illicit tobacco trade that tragically killed burlesque performer Katie Tangey.

2 days ago·Canberra, Australia

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