http://www.news10.com/story/24667417/case-against-schenectady-arson-suspect-droppedALBANY, N.Y. -- A high profile Schenectady arson case is against a local man has been dropped, according to court documents. Robert Butler was previously charged in a federal complaint with setting the May 2 fire that killed 33-year-old David Terry, 3-year-old Layah Terry, 2-year-old Michael Terry, and 11-month-old Donavan Duell. Five-years-old Safyre Terry was also badly burned and remained in critical condition for a number of days following the incident. According to court documents, the defense was granted 45 additional days to prepare its case in October. Court documents state the dismissal stems from the case involving unusual and complex facts, with the complaint based upon allegations that the defendant used gasoline to start the fire. The documents go on to explain that the gravity of the crime and potential punishments necessitate further investigation. |