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Man blows up making bomb

By Kevin Jefferies

East Texas – Authorities believe more than a dozen arson cases may be cleared after investigating an explosion in an East Texas home. James Torrence was making a pipe bomb when it exploded and instantly killed the 38 year old. Police suspect Torrence may have been targeting witnesses against him.