Fatcow Icon
Man dies after entering torched home; son charged
Revels
Revels
slideshow

FAIRMONT — A 21-year-old Fairmont man has been arrested and charged with setting fire to a home he shared with his father, who died three days after entering the home after the blaze had been extinguished.

It’s not clear if the death on Saturday of 65-year-old Rudolph Revels is related to the fire, which occurred on Wednesday.

Rudolph Jamemack Justin Revels Jr., of 5427 E. McDonald Road, was arrested on Saturday morning and is charged with second-degree arson and felony burning of personal property. He is being held at Robeson County jail under a $10,000 bond.

His father died at Southeastern Regional Medical Center on Saturday night, according to sheriff’s Lt. Brian Duckworth. Revels was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after he collapsed in his home while gathering items after the fire had been extinguished, Duckworth said.

Neighbors who saw the fire called 911 at 10:27 a.m. on Wednesday, Duckworth said. Revels Jr. was seen leaving the home minutes before the call came in, he said.

Revels Jr. set fire to the home in seven places, Duckworth said. He said “accelerants” were found at several locations.

Fire marshals and agents from the State Bureau of Investigation assisted in the investigation.

Share This Article |
similar stories

Man charged in arson, thefts | 27 days ago by Adelina Shee
Staff writer

Man guilty of animal cruelty | 21 days ago by Adelina Shee
Staff writer

Man dies after crash into city auto shop | 6 days ago by Adelina Shee
Staff writer

Man charged in shooting death | 16 days ago by Adelina Shee
Staff writer

Charges follow fatal wreck | 14 days ago by Adelina Shee
Staff writer

Comments
(4)
Comments-icon Post a Comment
TooMuchAtOnce
|
August 20, 2012
Never seen one make the "monkey face" for his mug shot...wow...maybe he's providing evidence for his insanity plea.
Reply
AllDayErrDay
|
August 20, 2012
He most definitely will get off with the insanity plea....look at that face lol
PercyKution
|
August 20, 2012
Looks like the "acting" President to me. I bet it's a democrat. Another fine example of why Robeson County needs FREE birth control. And 20 years to life for parent's(?) of THINGS like this that don't use it.
anonymous
|
August 31, 2012
And maybe your just stupid.

Reunions for June 9, 2013
Family reunions: Jakie Locklear Family Reunion will be held at 12:30 p.m. on July 13 in the fell...
Jun 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 89 89 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Religion briefs for June 9, 2013
Ongoing Freedom Christian Fellowship holds its celebration service Sundays at 10 a.m.; prayer Mo...
Jun 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 85 85 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
What's Happening for June 9, 2013
Monday Kayaking trip: The Lumber River State Park will hold a guided sunset kayak trip down the ...
Jun 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 89 89 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
"Focused" CD Cover
"Focused" New Release By David Spencer
The “musical melting pot” David Spencer encountered while studying music at North Carolina Centra...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 91 91 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Happy 236th
Thousands of people were dazzled by the fireworks display at the annual Lumberton Family Fourth celebration at the Lumberton High School football stadium on Tuesday. Many watched the display from parking lots and sidewalks around town and from their own front yards. Before the show, attendees were treated to a performance by the Carolina Breakers, and a stunt by the Army Rangers, who parachuted onto the football field.

News
BarbArity
|
June 19, 2013
It's beginning to sound like we have some commissioners posting! That's ok, they can post away. I don't expect little league teams to come to me or to any one other person for any money. I expect IF the discretionary funds were added back into the budget OR combined for community uses that we either voted on or applied for, that the money would be used more wisely and it would all be more transparent. Anonymous below said it well: "While there is more transparency with the voting, the funds can still be used to buy votes, and that's a problem." It's still a huge problem and those that think the commissioners did something great, just bought what they are selling.
Reply
anonymous
|
June 19, 2013
Then don't read it?
Read More News
Sports
BarbArity
|
June 19, 2013
It's beginning to sound like we have some commissioners posting! That's ok, they can post away. I don't expect little league teams to come to me or to any one other person for any money. I expect IF the discretionary funds were added back into the budget OR combined for community uses that we either voted on or applied for, that the money would be used more wisely and it would all be more transparent. Anonymous below said it well: "While there is more transparency with the voting, the funds can still be used to buy votes, and that's a problem." It's still a huge problem and those that think the commissioners did something great, just bought what they are selling.
Reply
anonymous
|
June 19, 2013
Then don't read it?
Read More Sports
Opinion
BarbArity
|
June 19, 2013
It's beginning to sound like we have some commissioners posting! That's ok, they can post away. I don't expect little league teams to come to me or to any one other person for any money. I expect IF the discretionary funds were added back into the budget OR combined for community uses that we either voted on or applied for, that the money would be used more wisely and it would all be more transparent. Anonymous below said it well: "While there is more transparency with the voting, the funds can still be used to buy votes, and that's a problem." It's still a huge problem and those that think the commissioners did something great, just bought what they are selling.
Reply
anonymous
|
June 19, 2013
Then don't read it?
Read More Opinion
Weather
Sponsored By:

RSS Feeds
All articles feed
News feed
Sports feed
Videos feed
Obituaries feed
Opinion feed
Local Features
BarbArity
|
June 19, 2013
It's beginning to sound like we have some commissioners posting! That's ok, they can post away. I don't expect little league teams to come to me or to any one other person for any money. I expect IF the discretionary funds were added back into the budget OR combined for community uses that we either voted on or applied for, that the money would be used more wisely and it would all be more transparent. Anonymous below said it well: "While there is more transparency with the voting, the funds can still be used to buy votes, and that's a problem." It's still a huge problem and those that think the commissioners did something great, just bought what they are selling.
Reply
anonymous
|
June 19, 2013
Then don't read it?
Read More Local Features
Poll
Sponsored By:

BarbArity
|
June 19, 2013
It's beginning to sound like we have some commissioners posting! That's ok, they can post away. I don't expect little league teams to come to me or to any one other person for any money. I expect IF the discretionary funds were added back into the budget OR combined for community uses that we either voted on or applied for, that the money would be used more wisely and it would all be more transparent. Anonymous below said it well: "While there is more transparency with the voting, the funds can still be used to buy votes, and that's a problem." It's still a huge problem and those that think the commissioners did something great, just bought what they are selling.
Reply
anonymous
|
June 19, 2013
Then don't read it?
View Previous Polls
Special Sections
BarbArity
|
June 19, 2013
It's beginning to sound like we have some commissioners posting! That's ok, they can post away. I don't expect little league teams to come to me or to any one other person for any money. I expect IF the discretionary funds were added back into the budget OR combined for community uses that we either voted on or applied for, that the money would be used more wisely and it would all be more transparent. Anonymous below said it well: "While there is more transparency with the voting, the funds can still be used to buy votes, and that's a problem." It's still a huge problem and those that think the commissioners did something great, just bought what they are selling.
Reply
anonymous
|
June 19, 2013
Then don't read it?
BarbArity
|
June 19, 2013
It's beginning to sound like we have some commissioners posting! That's ok, they can post away. I don't expect little league teams to come to me or to any one other person for any money. I expect IF the discretionary funds were added back into the budget OR combined for community uses that we either voted on or applied for, that the money would be used more wisely and it would all be more transparent. Anonymous below said it well: "While there is more transparency with the voting, the funds can still be used to buy votes, and that's a problem." It's still a huge problem and those that think the commissioners did something great, just bought what they are selling.
Reply
anonymous
|
June 19, 2013
Then don't read it?