Woman's death in Camden fire ruled homicide

CAMDEN, N.J. - February 9, 2013 (WPVI) -- A woman was found dead after a house fire in Camden and authorities say her death has been ruled a homicide.

The fire broke out around 4:45 Friday afternoon at an abandoned home on the 1700 block of Tioga Street.

The victim - 38-year-old Rhonda Scott was found dead inside.

Officials say Scott sustained multiple stab wounds and was severely burned.

According to authorities, it appears that the fire was intentionally set.

Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact the Camden County Prosecutor's Office at 856-225-8500 or Camden Police at 856-757-7420. Information may also be emailed to ccpotips@ccprosecutor.org.

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