Joseph Washington, 29 ans, a plaidé coupable d'avoir incendié la maison de son ex-femme à la Nouvelle-Orléans, tuant leurs trois enfants ; il risque la prison à vie pour meurtre et 40 ans pour entrave. 29-year-old Joseph Washington pleaded guilty to setting fire to his ex-wife's house in New Orleans, killing their three children; he faces life in prison for murder and 40 years for obstruction.

Joseph Washington, 29 ans, a plaidé coupable devant le tribunal pour avoir incendié la maison de son ex-femme, tuant leurs trois enfants à la Nouvelle-Orléans. 29-year-old Joseph Washington pleaded guilty in court to setting his ex-wife's house on fire, killing their three children in New Orleans. Il risque la prison à vie pour meurtre au premier degré et 40 ans supplémentaires pour entrave à la justice. He faces life in prison for first-degree murder and an additional 40 years for obstruction of justice. La petite amie de Washington, Shanyka Phillips, a été inculpée de complicité dans cette affaire. Washington's girlfriend, Shanyka Phillips, has been indicted as an accessory in the case. L'incident a eu lieu au 4900 America Street à la Nouvelle-Orléans Est. The incident took place on 4900 America Street in New Orleans East.