Southwest Oklahoma man sought for murder in fire death

(Tuskahoma-AP) -- Authorities in southwestern Oklahoma are looking for a homeowner who allegedly hired a man to burn his house down for $400.<br/><br/>Pushmataha County Sheriff Elven Flood says 58-year-old

Thursday, June 17th 2004, 5:50 am

By: News On 6

(Tuskahoma-AP) -- Authorities in southwestern Oklahoma are looking for a homeowner who allegedly hired a man to burn his house down for $400.

Pushmataha County Sheriff Elven Flood says 58-year-old Alvie McDonald is accused of first-degree murder and first-degree arson in a plot to burn down his own home.

The sheriff says McDonald and 22-year-old Leonard Godsby agreed to the deal, but Godsby then died in the fire.

Flood says a warrant has been issued for McDonald.

Two 27-year-old brothers -- Michael Cain and Clarance Cain -- have been charged with second-degree murder and second-degree arson for the fire.

Results from a DNA test are still pending to confirm it was Godsby that died in the fire.