Lilburn Meth House Crumbles to the Ground

It took about a half-hour to remove the constant reminder of the tragedy that occurred last year in a Lilburn-area neighborhood.

The so-called Lilburn meth house, where three young children died in an explosion and fire in February 2011, has been torn down. In a couple of months, 1197 Spring Mill Drive will be a green field.

Demolition crews started Wednesday at 9 a.m. sharp. By 9:35, the house at 1197 Spring Mill Drive was a pile of dusty rubble.

John Krueger, owner Viking Development Group, contracted to demolish the home, ran the bulldozer that made such quick work of bringing the main structure down. He said it will take a couple of days to clear debris, which will be taken to a local landfill.

While the , law enforcement representatives also reminded the public that the case is still open in the deaths of Isaac Guevara, 4, Ivan Guevara, 3, and 18-month-old Stacy Brito.

The along with drug charges. Ivan Gonzalez, also charged with murder and drug trafficking, has eluded capture.

Gwinnett County Police Department spokesman Cpl. Jake Smith said leads on Gonzalez's whereabouts haven't panned out.

He said anyone with information on Gonzalez should call 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-557-8477.