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Suspects indicted in fatal house fire
Fall blaze killed man
Delaney
Delaney
Two suspects have been indicted in connection with the Oct. 22 blaze that burned a south Forsyth home and killed one person.A Forsyth County Superior Court Grand Jury this week indicted Jill Smith, 34, and Peter Delaney, 37, on one count each of murder, felony murder and first-degree arson.The fire claimed the life of Smith's husband, Michael Smith.Officials have said Jill Smith and Delaney were having an affair. They and Michael Smith were inside the house at the time of the blaze, as was Jill Smith's son.Earlier this month, Smith and Delaney were denied a second request for bond. During a hearing March 3, Smith's attorney also sought medical care because Smith is reportedly more than four months pregnant.Attorneys for the suspects have maintained their clients' innocence, questioning the evidence in the case.Authorities have said Michael Smith became trapped inside the house, at 5540 Kennemore Drive off Union Hill Road, and suffered severe burns all over his body.