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Arson

  1. crime
    The Criminologist on Trial for Serial ArsonProfessor Maynard taught students about life at the margins of society. Now he is charged with a crime his field is only beginning to understand.
    By Andrew Rice
  2. terrorism
    White Deputy’s Son Arrested for Black Church Arsons in LouisianaArsons and bombings that target black churches are deeply woven into U.S. history.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  3. politics
    At Famed Civil-Rights Center, Fire Destroys a Building, But Not a MissionThe Highlander Center, a longtime target of racist attacks, shows its resilience again after a white-power symbol is found at the scene of a fire.
    By Sarah Jones
  4. hate crime
    Suspect Confesses to Setting Blaze at Florida Mosque Orlando Gunman AttendedJoseph Michael Schreiber expressed embarrassment over the crime and said he hadn’t intended to hurt anyone.
    By Jonah Shepp
  5. Riddle Left at Queens Fire Not Related to Arson Ninja, Police SayStill no word from the World’s Greatest Detective.
    By Ben Ellman
  6. the riddler
    Arson Ninja Designs Scavenger Hunt for Those Who Want to Arrest HimThe Riddler returns to Gotham.
    By Ben Ellman
  7. Planned Parenthood Clinic Targeted With ArsonA large anti-abortion protest had been held at the Washington State location less than a month ago.
    By Chas Danner
  8. arson
    Fire at Historic Black Church Near CharlestonIt’s the seventh fire at a predominantly African-American church since the shooting.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  9. crimes and misdemeanors
    Video Captures Man Throwing Molotov Cocktail Into Brooklyn Deli After an argument with the clerk.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  10. crimes and misdemeanors
    Man Charged With Hate Crime for Burning US FlagWhat’s going on here?
    By Adam Martin
  11. crimes and misdemeanors
    Man Found Bound and Shot After Queens Apartment FirePolice say the fire is “suspicious.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. crimes and misdemeanors
    Alleged Nolita Arsonist Probably Should Have Remained SilentHe told detectives he “really didn’t care either way.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  13. crimes and misdemeanors
    Alleged NoLita Firebug Not Feeling Very ChattyAt his arraignment his lawyer says he’s not talking.
    By Adam Martin
  14. scary things
    Too Many People Are Threatening to Burn Each Other These DaysCan we please get back to muggings by gun-shaped finger in the pocket?
    By Adam Martin
  15. arson
    Man Starts Fatal Five-Alarm Fire in Soho Apartment After Fight With WifeAuthorities say he tried to stop first responders from putting out the fire.
    By Adam Martin and Margaret Hartmann
  16. kids today
    N.J. Teen Accused of Setting Fire to Home, Trying to Kill Her Entire FamilyThis definitely goes beyond teen angst.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  17. crimes and misdemeanors
    Norwegian Dude Arrested for Allegedly Setting Two Fires at New Yorker HotelHe managed to get away briefly posing as a victim.
    By Brett Smiley
  18. neighborhood news
    Howard Cosell Never Actually Said ‘The Bronx Is Burning’A myth, busted.
  19. the cutthroat world of shoeshining
    Shoeshiner Arrested for Burning Stand Down Twice, Returns to Work Next Day72-year-old taken in yesterday on two counts of arson.
    By Josh Duboff
  20. scary things
    Wife of Media-Hating Hostage-Taker Escapes, Nobody DiesDespite multiple shots fired, and an entire home burned to the ground, things turned out (relatively) okay in Hartford last night.
    By Chris Rovzar
  21. in other news
    Long Island Home of 50 Cent Burns Down Dramatically, SuspiciouslyBaby mama and son suffer smoke inhalation in massive blaze. Drama!