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A common motive for arson is to commit insurance fraud. [1] [2] [3] In such cases, a person destroys their own property by burning it and then lies about the cause in order to collect against their insurance policy. [4] A person who commits arson is referred to as an arsonist, or a serial arsonist if the person has committed arson several times.
A frequent motive for arson is insurance fraud, with the fire staged to appear accidental. [3] Other motives for arson include desire to commit vandalism or mischief, for thrill or excitement, for revenge, to conceal other crimes, or as a hate crime. [4] The Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996 was established to protect places of worship.
Firefighter arson is also one of the major reasons the term "hero syndrome" was coined and brought into popular discussion. Firefighters committing arson is commonly believed to be a form not only of hero syndrome but sometimes of other disorders and/or disabilities pertaining to the mind.
He faces a felony charge of arson of an inhabited structure or property. He also faces an enhancement of committing arson with special circumstances, and three enhancements related to prior ...
In 2013, Ohio lawmakers adopted a statewide arson registry. Ten years later, officials discuss pros and cons of the database. Ohio's arson registry just turned 10 years old.
Jurors convicted Ramey, 45, of two counts of first-degree murder for killing Elliott, finding she caused his death in the course of committing arson or by engaging in conduct that created a grave ...
A murder committed in a drive-by shooting; A murder committed by a street gang member; The murder was committed in the course of committing, attempting to commit, or immediately after committing specific felonies such as robbery, kidnapping, rape, or arson.
The owners of a Rockford restaurant have been accused of setting fire to the business to collect insurance money. Here's what we know.