Couple Sentenced for Fatal Hamptons Fire

Peter and Pamela Miller, owners of a rental home in Noyac, New York, were sentenced to probation and community service following a 2022 fire that resulted in the deaths of two sisters, Jillian and Lindsay Wiener, from Maryland. Peter Miller received three years of probation and 200 hours of community service after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide, while Pamela Miller was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for second-degree reckless endangerment. The fire, which began in an outdoor kitchen built without permits, was exacerbated by overloaded electrical circuits and malfunctioning smoke detectors, leading to the tragic deaths of the sisters. The Wiener family was vacationing at the property when the fire broke out, trapping the sisters on the second floor while their brother and parents escaped. The courtroom during sentencing was filled with intense emotions, reflecting the profound grief and anger of the Wiener family and the community. This incident underscores the critical importance of adhering to safety regulations in rental properties.