Arsonists in the News

While most news articles on arsonists tend to be light on details, some can provide useful nuggets of information. As an arson investigator, researching arsonists helps bolster our knowledge and confirms or dispels information we have learned throughout our careers. Here at SWAIT, we, from time to time, will analyze specific articles for useful insights and behavior analysis. Checkout our other posts on our Newsletter page.

The following roundup of articles appeared in news outlets over this past summer:

Newsweek : Woman Starts Fires During Wildfire Season To Watch and Flirt With Firemen

The SF Standard: After killing a woman, he found redemption in firefighting. Now he’s accused of arson

Vice: California Firefighter Arrested for Starting Forest Fires

Colorado Home Town Weekly: Suspected Alexander Mountain fire arsonist wanted to play hero, investigators say

New York Post: Colorado wildfire in August sparked by man’s attempt to cremate his dog, authorities say

LA Times: Convicted arsonist arraigned on charges of starting two more Northern California wildfires

Fresno Bee: 2 arrested after Northern California investigators determine arson sparked separate forest fires

CBS Colorado: Arson suspect in Boulder case arrested, "no reason" to suspect he's tied to Colorado's current wildfires

NBC Los Angeles: Arson suspect pleads not guilty to starting San Bernardino County wildfire that forced evacuations

Daily Express US: California wildfire arsonist 'named' as man charged with igniting state's largest blaze

Placer County DA: Lincoln area arsonist sentenced to ten years in prison