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The victim who died in Wednesday’s horrific accident at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus was 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell, who enlisted in the U.S. Marines just last week.

Jarrell, of Columbus, was killed when a ride at the fair, called the “Fire Ball,” malfunctioned and sent a gondola filled with passengers into the air around 7:20 p.m. Seven other passengers were injured in the incident.

In a statement to People, the Marines confirm that Poolee Jarrell was set to begin basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island, South Carolina, next June. “Our heartfelt...

The Office‘s Jenna Fischer is getting back in business with NBC, snagging a recurring role on The Mysteries of Laura, TVLine has confirmed.

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According to Deadline, which first broke the news, Fischer will play Jennifer Lambert, an attorney, single mother and love interest for Laura’s ex, Jake (Josh Lucas).

Fischer will next be seen in NBC’s comedic limited-series You, Me And The Apocalypse, which bows Thursday, Jan. 28.

Mysteries of Laura resumes its second season on Wednesday at 8/7c. Fischer’s first...

The Office alum Jenna Fischer has booked a recurring a role on NBC’s comedy-drama series The Mysteries Of Laura. Developed by Jeff Rake based on a Spanish format, Mysteries Of Laura stars Debra Messing as a brilliant and messy detective and single mother of twins. Fischer will play Jennifer Lambert, an attorney and single mom who makes waves for Laura when sparks fly between her character and Laura's ex-husband Jake (Josh Lucas). Fischer is best known for her starring…...