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By Mallory McGowin
Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 9:45 p.m.

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LOHMAN -- Update: Wednesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m.

There new information tonight on the house explosion in Cole County that killed a woman.

Within the last hour KRCG news confirmed that state investigators have determined that the explosion was intentionally set off.

The State Fire Marshal's office determined that a vapor explosion caused the blaze but since the house is not hooked up to a natural gas line or have propane lines attached investigators are now looking into what flammable liquid was in the home.

Cole County Sheriff Greg White said that fire investigators did not find any evidence of a meth lab or an explosive device.

An autopsy was completed Monday on the body pulled from the home but investigators won't confirm an identity until DNA testing in completed.

Teresa Amos, 44, owned the home.

Update: Monday July 6, 6:27 p.m.

Investigators are not talking about the results of today's autopsy on a Cole County woman who died in a house fire over the weekend.

And the questions remain as to what caused the fire and whether there was an explosion.

District Fire Chief Melvin Stubinger says it appears there was an explosion because of glass and debris scattered around the house.

Still, the chief says a large explosion would be odd because the house on Mount Hope Lane in Lohman did not have natural gas or propane lines attached.

Teresa Amos, 44, owned the home; however, investigators won't confirm if that's who died until DNA tests are completed.

Investigators brought dogs to the scene to sniff for accelerants.

Even so, the sheriff's department does not suspect foul play.

Updated: Sunday, July 5, 9:28 p.m.

A Cole County woman is dead Sunday after a fire Saturday night burnt her Lohman home to the ground.

The fire broke out just before 10 p.m. Saturday night.

Neighbors tell KRCG, as well as fire officials and sheriffs deputies, that they heard a loud explosion and then saw the house in flames.

Emergency crews worked until 6 a.m. Sunday morning taming the house fire.

The woman who lived here is Teresa Amos, 44.

Cole County Sheriff Greg White says an autopsy is scheduled for Monday morning.

White says investigators hope to know more about the cause of the fire and Amos' death after those results are in.

The State Fire Marshal's office is also investigating the source of that fire.

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Posted by Central Missouri, Loham - Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:49 p.m.

An Angel was taken from earth on July 4th. All that new her are troubled with how she was taken from us. Investagtors are waiting for the facts. Time will tell. Until then our Angel is watching you.

for her

Posted by M D, somewhere between here and there - Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11:02 a.m.

Know this. I support any investigation on why she did this. But let me tell you what i know of my friend. She loved God, and tried always to walk in his ways, she didnt always make it, as none of us do, but she tried harder than most. She was head strong and stubborn and boy she let you have it when she saw you doing something stupid, but she was one of the most tender hearted people i know, caring for the homeless and elderly. She knew no enemies yet struggled with relationships to those who were closest to her. To say she was a complete engima was an understatment. She was many things to many people. First and foremost she was a solider, yet she watched her body betray her everyday. She carried physical pain that was at times unbearable. She once said that she didnt know who she was if she wasnt a solider, why didnt she see she was so much more? We all failed her at one time or another, in little ways or in big. I know the piece I played, and you may think you know it, but you didnt know us, only she and I did. I look forward to the day when I can stand before God and her. I know my friend and she knows me. She searced constantly for peace and left us only with the answer that she was trying to find her peace, I guess she saw this as the only way? Say what you want to say, draw your conclusions... but we each played a part, family, friends, military... we each failed her in some way. Where do we go from here? I always said she was doing "Angels Work"... shouldnt we all be doing that? When you think of her.... do a random act of kindness, mend a broken heart, build a bridge in friendship, reach out to the homeless, be a listening ear, give til it hurts, sacrifice for others, forgive, love, spread God's word, or just simply .. pray...do it in God's name, do it in Teresa's name, she taught me love, strentgh, and faith .... i will not point fingers, i will not gossip, i will not fight, i will not claim to have understood what she felt.... in everything i do God... I do in offering of peace for my friend... in everything I do I do it in offering of healing for all of us she left behind.. and I pray that these words bring about more Angel's Work.... she would have liked that.

To: Little do you know..

Posted by m m, missouri - Friday, November 20, 2009 at 9:05 a.m.

I am family also and what little do you know. What kind of cold hearted person are you to judge her. Yes she tried suicide but she took pills. Think about that.. pills. Also when she took the pills..HELLO.. there was no notes. Did you know that? Look it up how many people commit suicide by fire? What you will find is that people die in fires of this nature because someone is trying to hide something. Our family is finding peace in that one day who ever harmed her or pushed her will stand before god.

anyone who wants to talk

Posted by Lisa Foley, Versailles - Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7:47 a.m.

I will talk to anyone who wants to talk just send a e-mail to amostl4@yahoo.com and I will pass my phone number and other contacts on to you.

who

Posted by l d, central missouri - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:48 p.m.

who are you talking to? i will talk to you, i think she did not commit suicide.

she did not do it

Posted by Lisa Foley, versailles - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 4:20 p.m.

Look my number up in the phone book give me a call I would even meet you in a public place.

i know she didnt do it

Posted by L I, lohman - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2:39 p.m.

i would love to email you,but how do we know you are not one of them trying to get info?

she did not do it

Posted by Lisa Foley, Versailles - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 1:10 p.m.

I am family... and we believe that they took her past and used it against her. It is so very frustrating to have no one listen to you. We have been saying this from the begining and the police wont listen because yes there was some letters but everything else doesnt add up. What is so sicking is she was her best friend and she betrayed her in the worst way but know she has it all her boyfriend and son. We will not give up until we find the truth they are still looking into her case so anyone that has any info anything no matter how small you think it is please e-mail me at amostl4@yahoo.com I am so glad there is someone else that feels the same as me.

Yes Intentional

Posted by L D, central missouri - Friday, November 13, 2009 at 6:16 p.m.

If the police are smart they will not close this case. I have talked to some and she was not as depressed as anyone can get. Everyone in the world has bad days but if you found out the ones you love were carrying on behind your back would it send you over the edge, maybe. Or would it be easier to just get rid of her. This is very sad and people need to know just becuase it is Lohman or Russellville does not mean evil does not happen and certain people are only out for themselves and their gratification. God bless her son and her.

As I said the first time, INTENTIONAL

Posted by A N, Central Missouri - Friday, November 13, 2009 at 5:53 p.m.

I don't even know who you are but I truly believe she had everything, a home, a career, a child and she thought a significant other and best friend. now the best friend and significant other are an item. that is just wrong and sick. This is how intentional bad starts. God help those that know what happened to her.

Little do you know..

Posted by G A, Central MO - Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 10:52 a.m.

Suicide- no? She left suicide notes....hello... this was not the first time she tried this
ask anyone that knew her

Intentional

Posted by A N, Central MO - Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 12:42 p.m.

That is right, intentionally set. Why? I think it should get a broader search at those that were closest to her. A friend, a boyfriend, neighbors, her son and look at what transpired after the explosion. Those closest usually know more and if she was depressed and thought of suicide they would now. Right? Someone wanted her gone, someone else that had military experience and someone that loved her so much but loved her boyfriend more and wanted him. This should not be closed. The ones you least expect are the ones guilty. Too many are carrying on her life and did so shortly after the explosion. Intenional? Yes? Suicide? No.

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