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Fort Foster, Kittery, Maine - Related Files

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	Millionaire Murder Farm Fire Millionaire Christopher Foster lived here The manison burnt down on 26 August 2008 Investigations by police have found that the horses and dogs had been shot prior to the fire Also, his wife's (Jill) remains have been found in the building, she had been shot in the head before the fire. The body of an adult male has also been recovered. The expensive c...		08/31/2008	986