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Architect Gerhard Becker Faces Manslaughter Charges After a Firefighter Died Trying to Save His Home

By Gene Maddaus March 21, 2013

Edward Watters could smell the fire before he saw it. It was after 11 p.m. as Watters maneuvered his engine up Sunset Plaza Drive, a narrow, twisting road that leads up into the Hollywood Hills. Only when the fire captain turned onto Viewsite Drive... More >>>

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Gerhard Becker's living room. The fireplace, which has been replaced, can be seen at the far end of the right wall.

Becker's living room as it appeared the day after the fire. Allen was trapped under ceiling debris.

Becker's house has three balconies and an infinity pool, with an impressive view of the L.A. Basin

Gerhard Becker has been living in his home awaiting trial.

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