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New Evidence Detailed Against Fairfield Mothers In Kids' Deaths

FAIRFIELD (CBS13) - The lead investigator in a fire that killed four small children in Fairfield will face more questions today.

On Tuesday disturbing details were revealed about how the children of Shetarra and Latisha James died inside their Fairfield apartment after candles sparked a fire.

Testimony in court Tuesday detailed the children's autopsies.

It was so disturbing a family friend ran out of courtroom in tears.

Officials believe one boy's sleeve caught fire and he likely spread the fire as he ran.

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