Serial Arsonists on “Castle”

For those of you who have been hooked on the TV seriesCastle, you may have caught an episode this month involving a serial arsonist who becomes a murderer also.  The main character, Richard Castle, is a successful writer who probably got bored and decided to investigate real crimes.  I’m glad the writers of the show chose …

Who’s An Arsonist?

While researching background material for a new book that I’m working on, I’ve studied the odd crime of arson.  It’s one of the easiest crimes to commit but also one of the hardest for law enforcement to solve.

Last post, I looked at the recently arrested arsonist, Harry Burkhart, who is alleged to have started more than 50 …

More Than 50 Dangerous Fires!!

In California, authorities have arrested  Harry Burkhart who is accused of starting over 50 fires in Los Angeles.  This might be a record for arsonists!  See article in the Star Tribune:  http://www.startribune.com/nation/136632808.html  

Why do people start fires?

In the research for a new book that I’m working on, I’ve studied the odd crime of arson.  Unlike most …