Trial underway for Southeast Iowa man charged with arson, insurance fraud

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Libertyville, IA-  Witness testimony has concluded in the trial of a former Southeast Iowa firefighter accused of arson and insurance fraud.

Witness testimony concluded Monday in the trial of 40-year-old Lucas McCoy of Libertyville.  McCoy is accused of intentionally setting his house on fire in an effort to collect insurance money.

TV Station KTVO reports that prosecutors accused McCoy of removing personal property before starting the fire, and also allegedly making statements about making a fire look accidental.

Closing arguments in the trial are set to take place Tuesday, October 25th.