A fire that started early on the morning of Oct. 7 at Boardwalk Apartments, near 6th and Kasold, killed three residents. Jason Allen Rose, a 20-year-old Lawrence resident, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson in relation with the fire. Rose's preliminary hearing was Feb. 22, 2006. His trial began Feb. 6, 2007. Follow all coverage of the fire and the trial here at KUJH News.
Oread gets smoked out
The Adams Alumni Center was evacuated and emergancy crews were called when the smell of smoke permeated the building.
February 25, 2008
Rose's foster father testifies
The fifth day of the Boardwalk Apartment fire trial began Tuesday with the defense calling witnesses. Rose's former foster parent took the stand.
May 08, 2007
Re-trial enters week two
The re-trial for Jason Allen Rose, who is charged with setting the Boardwalk Apartment fire, enters its second week.
May 07, 2007
Rose's testimony heard
May 03, 2007
Chilling details revealed
May 02, 2007
Rose Trial Take Two
The Jason Rose trial began again after the mistrial earlier this year. Read more about what one Boardwalk resident had to say during the trial.
May 01, 2007
Blogger turns trial witness
Technology brings in new evidence in the Jason Rose trial, leading to a new witness and mistrial. The new trial will begin at the Lawrence Municipal Court on April 30.
February 13, 2007
Judge declares mistrial
The Boardwalk Apartment trial is declared a mistrial by the judge after prosecutors call a surprise witness. A new trial is scheduled for April.
February 12, 2007
Boardwalk jury views tape
Jurors for the Boardwalk trial heard critical testimony from Troy Squire of the Lawrence police department. They also viewed a video tape containing Rose's alleged confession.
February 09, 2007
Boardwalk trial continues
Thursday was the second day of the Boardwalk Apartment fire proceedings. Victims and witnesses appeared in court to testify against Jason Rose.
February 08, 2007
Jason Rose trial underway
Today was the first day of Jason Rose's trial. Rose is being tried for 11 charges in arson, murder and battery from the October 2005 Boardwalk Apartment fire.
February 07, 2007
Boardwalk fire trial begins
Jury selection started Tuesday at the Douglas County District Court for the trial of Jason Rose. Rose has been charged for the Boardwalk apartment fires of 2005.
February 06, 2007
Fire Board seeks new code
A proposed fire code could require many more new apartments to install sprinkler systems. The city commission could consider the change while the trial for the Boardwalk Fire is being held.
February 06, 2007
Faulty building spreads Boardwalk Apartments fire
At the preliminary hearing for Jason Rose, Douglas Monty, ATF special agent, testified that wooden slats and supports on the Boardwalk Apartments helped spread the fire.
February 24, 2006
Trial begins for Boardwalk arson suspect
The man accused of setting fire to the Boardwalk apartments last year, faced new charges in court Wednesday.
February 22, 2006
Leo Center provides relief for fire victims
The Leo Center is offering counseling and financial services to victims of the Boardwalk Apartments fire. Jason Allen Rose, who was arrested in connection with the fire, is being held in the Douglas County Jail.
November 04, 2005
Judge orders gag order in fire case
Douglas County Judge Jack Murphy has issued a gag order in the case of 20-year-old Jason Allen Rose, who stands accused of starting the Boardwalk apartment blaze that killed three people last month. The ruling was issued to protect Rose's right to a fair trial.
November 01, 2005
Fire investigation leads to murder, arson charges
The Douglas County District Attorney's office charged Jason Allen Rose with three counts of felony murder and one count of aggravated arson today in connection to the fire at Boardwalk Apartments. The judge set Rose's bond at $500,000.
October 12, 2005
Friends, family remember fire victim
Officials identified the body of Nicole Bingham, Wichita senior, earlier this week. Bingham was one of three residents missing from the fire at Boardwalk Apartments. She would have celebrated her 22nd birthday today.
October 12, 2005
Arrest made in deadly apartment fire
Lawrence fire chief Mark Bradford announced Tuesday that police have arrested 20-year-old Jason Allen Rose in connection with last Friday's fire at Boardwalk Apartments. Rose is being charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
October 11, 2005
Sprinkler debate ignited after fire
Lawrence's Fire Code Board of Appeals will consider whether the city needs a stricter policy on sprinkler systems in apartment complexes. Currently, older apartments do not have to comply with the city code that requires sprinkler systems in buildings.
October 11, 2005
Bookstore helps fire victims
The KU bookstore did its part to help student fire victims get their lives back on track.
October 10, 2005
Fire destroys apartment, cause unknown
A fire that broke out around 1 a.m. this morning destroyed the Boardwalk Apartments complex near 6th and Kasold. Two people are in critical condition. KUJH-TV News talked to victims of the fire as part of our complete team coverage.
October 07, 2005
Fire devastates Boardwalk Apartments
Multiple Boardwalk Apartment residents were injured in a fire that destroyed the complex near 6th and Kasold early Friday morning.
October 07, 2005
Fire victim lost everything
KU student David Heller, Manhattan senior, lost everything in the fire that destroyed 76 units of the Boardwalk Apartments. Heller said he hung from his third-story window for about 20 minutes before jumping. He landed on the hood of a car and escaped without injury. He said his biggest concern was finding another place to stay.
October 07, 2005
Red Cross offers shelter to fire victims
The Douglas County chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a temporary shelter this weekend, if needed, for displaced individuals of the Boardwalk Apartments fire. As of now, the main focus of the Red Cross and the Lawrence Fire and Medical Department is to account for everyone.
October 07, 2005
Three people still missing from apartment fire
Three people were in critical condition after the fire at Boardwalk Apartments. People may still be in the ruins.
October 07, 2005
