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Pawtucket shooting suspect's son attempted church arson in 2024, linking two violent family histories

Federal arsonist Kevin Colantonio, who tried to burn a Black church in 2024 and is now imprisoned, is the biological son of Robert Dorgan—the Pawtucket high‑school hockey shooting suspect who killed his ex‑wife and a son before killing himself. Investigators linked the families through Colantonio’s interview with his mother; Dorgan later transitioned to Roberta Dorgan. Both cases involve far‑right beliefs, but it remains unclear if they influenced each other and the motive for the Pawtucket shooting remains unknown.

via The Boston Globe|

#arson #crime #family-ties

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Bail set at $250K after Harborview trauma-room fire scare

A patient at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle damaged a trauma room, broke an oxygen line, and attempted to light items on fire, causing more than $100,000 in damages. He was restrained, sedated, and charged with arson, malicious mischief, and assault. A judge set bail at $250,000, citing safety concerns given the suspect's history and impact on the hospital's emergency department.

via KOMO|

#arson #assault #bail

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Neighbour says teen shooter once burned down his home to kill his family

A Canadian teenager, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge after an earlier arson attack in 2023 in which a neighbour says he tried to kill his own family. He then shot at a local school before turning the gun on himself. Investigators say there was no clearly targeted victim at the school and that the shooter appeared to be hunting anyone he could find; four guns were used, none were registered to the home, and authorities are probing how he gained access. The community held vigils as residents seek answers amid concerns about mental health support and gun safety.

via The Telegraph|

#arson #canada #crime

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Jury convicts NJ man in 2017 family killings and arson tied to greed

A New Jersey jury found Paul Caneiro, 59, guilty of killing his brother Keith Caneiro, Keith's wife Jennifer, and their two children in 2017 and then setting the Colts Neck home on fire, in a case prosecutors described as driven by greed tied to a disputed trust and alleged theft; DNA, ballistics and security video linked Caneiro, who faces multiple life sentences without parole, with sentencing set for May 12.

via NBC News|

#arson #crime #family-murder

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Teen charged in Downers Grove stabbing and arson that killed pregnant mom

A 19-year-old man, Nedas Revuckas, is jailed on charges including first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Eliza Morales, who was pregnant, about 70 times in her Downers Grove apartment and setting the home ablaze. Prosecutors say he arrived to complete a Facebook Marketplace truck sale, became involved in a struggle, and Morales was killed along with her unborn child; the attack was reportedly unplanned, Revuckas confessed, and investigators say he was upset about the truck’s condition. Video evidence and recovered items tie Revuckas to the crime, and he was ordered detained pending trial as authorities describe the act as horrific. A vigil and GoFundMe support have followed the tragedy.

via chicagotribune.com|

#arson #crime #downers-grove

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Westmont teen charged in Downers Grove murder of pregnant mother

A 19-year-old Westmont man, Nedas Revuckas, is due in DuPage County court on charges including first-degree murder, robbery, arson and aggravated animal cruelty for the stabbing death of pregnant Eliza Morales in a Downers Grove apartment, after an attempted robbery at her doorstep; Morales’ home was set on fire and she was expected to deliver a baby girl in March, leaving her husband and family in mourning.

via abc7chicago.com|

#arson #crime #downers-grove

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Mississippi synagogue arson leaves sacred artifacts at risk as Torahs are saved

A 19-year-old suspect confessed to setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, citing the building’s Jewish ties. The blaze damaged the synagogue’s library, melted the Tree of Life brass plates, and damaged a Moses sculpture, while hundreds of prayer books were charred. The Torah scrolls were removed for safekeeping and air-out; they will be repaired and returned to kosher status, or buried respectfully if unusable. Restoration is expected to take about a year as the community rebuilds and churches offer support while authorities continue investigations.

via CNN|

#arson #crime #jackson

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Mississippi Man Indicted on State Arson Charge for Jackson Synagogue Blaze

Mississippi prosecutors indicted Stephen Spencer Pittman, a 19-year-old from Madison, on first-degree arson of a place of worship with a hate-crime enhancement for the Jan. 10, 2026 fire at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson. Pittman, who is hospitalized after the attack, allegedly confessed and used an antisemitic slur; the offense carries 5–30 years, with the hate-crime enhancement potentially doubling the sentence to up to 60 years. He has also faced federal charges and is slated for preliminary hearings after a grand jury returned an indictment.

via Mississippi Free Press|

#arson #beth-israel-congregation #crime

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Mississippi synagogue arson suspect: 19-year-old student-athlete linked to antisemitic posts

A 19-year-old identified by the FBI as the arson suspect in the burning of Mississippi’s Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson posted antisemitic content beforehand, traveled from his Madison County home to the synagogue, and acted alone. Investigators found a burned phone, a torch, and GPS/text evidence tying him to the early-morning blaze; he now faces federal arson charges with a potential five- to 20-year prison term if convicted.

via CNN|

#antisemitism #arson #federal-charges

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Mississippi synagogue arson suspect laughed while confessing to his father, feds say

Federal prosecutors say 19-year-old Stephen Pittman set fire to Jackson’s Beth Israel Congregation and, per affidavit, confessed to his father, laughed about it, and described the act, calling the building the 'synagogue of Satan'; GPS and security video link him to the scene; if convicted, he faces 5-20 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines.

via Mississippi Today|

#arson #beth-israel-congregation #hate-crime

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FBI Says Mississippi Synagogue Arson Targeted for Its Jewish Ties

A 19-year-old, Stephen Spencer Pittman, confessed to arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, MS, saying he targeted the synagogue for its 'Jewish ties.' His father alerted the FBI after the confession, and cellphone location data helped place him at the scene; he was later arrested at a Jackson-area hospital for burn injuries.

via The New York Times|

#arson #crime #fbi

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Arson at Mississippi's oldest synagogue spurs federal and state charges against 19-year-old

Authorities say a 19-year-old man set fire to the Beth Israel Congregation’s library in Jackson, Mississippi, causing extensive damage; investigators say he confessed after his father alerted the FBI and evidence, including Life360 location data, corroborated the confession. He faces a federal arson charge and a state hate-crime enhancement, with potential prison time if convicted. The fire was classified as incendiary and started in the library, forcing the synagogue to remain closed for up to a year while repairs are planned. The attack is being treated as antisemitic violence, with community support and local churches offering space as the congregation rebuilds.

via CNN|

#arson #fbi #hate-crime

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Arson at Jackson synagogue prompts arrest and hate-crime probe

A fire at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, is being treated as arson, with one person arrested as the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force assist in the investigation. The blaze heavily damaged the sanctuary and library, destroying several Torahs (one Holocaust-era Torah survived) while congregants faced no injuries. Officials condemned antisemitism and religious hatred, and the congregation plans to continue worship in a local church as it undergoes restoration.

via Politico|

#antisemitism #arson #crime

localnews1 month ago•3 min saved

Suspect in custody after blaze damages Mississippi’s largest synagogue; vow to rebuild

Authorities say a fire heavily damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi’s largest synagogue, and a suspect has been taken into custody in what officials call arson; the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force are aiding the investigation. No one was injured, several Torahs were damaged or destroyed, and leaders vow to rebuild while continuing Shabbat worship with support from other congregations.

via NBC News|

#antisemitism #arson #jackson

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Suspect Arrested in Fire That Damaged Mississippi's Largest Synagogue

A fire caused by arson heavily damaged Mississippi's largest synagogue in Jackson, with authorities arresting a suspect; the incident is under investigation, and the synagogue has suspended services indefinitely.

via Mississippi Today|

#arson #fire #hate-crime