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Teen Convicted in Family Fire Denied Parole | Rochester News

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Fifteen-year-old Michael Pilato, convicted of setting his own home ablaze in 2011 that killed his father and two brothers, has been denied parole for the second time. The fire claimed the lives of 71-year-old Carmen Pilato, 16-year-old Peter, and 12-year-old Josh, while his mother and sister escaped with injuries. Despite defense claims of emotional distress at the time, Pilato received a 15-to-life sentence. His surviving sisters publicly opposed his release, and he’ll have to wait until August 2028 for his next parole hearing — currently serving his sentence at Cayuga Correctional Facility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16cb44dcaf8f41e8

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