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Arrest made after 3 people found dead in November house fire, deputies say

Xavier Whitehead, 28, was charged with armed burglary of a dwelling, first-degree arson, and tampering with physical evidence, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
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TAMPA, Fla.—Hillsborough County deputies said they made an arrest in connection with a triple homicide where three bodies were found in a burning house in November.

Xavier Whitehead, 28, was charged with armed burglary of a dwelling, first-degree arson, and tampering with physical evidence, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

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Investigators said they identified Whitehead as one of the men in surveillance video leaving the home where the bodies were found.

Deputies said this was still an ongoing investigation and more arrests could be made.

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