Murder Charges Filed in Tulare Trailer Fire

District Attorney Tim Ward has announced criminal charges related to a January 20, 2022, mobile home fire in Tulare in which a 74-year-old woman was found deceased.

Anthony Barra, age 25, is charged with first-degree murder with the special allegations of use of a deadly weapon, that the crime was committed during the commission of a burglary, that Barra inflicted torture, and that he possesses prior felony convictions. He is further charged with felony elder abuse resulting in death, felony torture, and felony arson.

In addition, Barra is charged with second-degree felony burglary of a vehicle, four misdemeanor counts of resisting a peace officer, misdemeanor petty theft, and misdemeanor battery.

Barra is currently in custody and is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon where a future court date will be set. If convicted, Barra faces a potential maximum sentence of death or life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Assistant District Attorney Dave Alavezos (559) 636-5494