Man arrested after confessing to 2014 double murder, arson

Sunday, July 19, 2015
DENVER (WLS) -- Police in Denver have arrested a man in connection with a Chicago double murder and arson, officials said.

Adam Ruiz, 22, is being held without bond after being arrested Thursday after police say he confessed to the crime.
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In October 2014, investigators say he strangled 18-year-olds Samantha Welch and Celia Cruz Reyes to death, then allegedly set a fire to cover up the crime.

Ruiz is due in court again Monday.

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